Sentrum in Oslo, Norway — Northern Europe (a Nordic Country in Scandinavia)
Treschow Gården / Treschow Building
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 22, 2023
1. Treschow Gården / Treschow Building Marker
Oppført 1710 som bolig for admiralitetsråd Gerhard Treschow
Justisråd Paul Vogts familievåpen på altanen
Børs 1818-23
Katedralskole 1823-69
Built in 1710 as a residence for Admiralty Councilor Gerhard Treschow. Minister of Justice Paul Vogt’s family crest on the balcony. Stock Exchange 1818-23. Cathedral School 1823-69.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1710.
Location. 59° 54.571′ N, 10° 44.889′ E. Marker is in Oslo. It is in Sentrum. Marker is at the intersection of Tollbugata and Fred Olsens gate, on the right when traveling west on Tollbugata. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Fred Olsens gate 2, Oslo 0152, Norway. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Oslo Børs / Oslo Stock Exchange (within shouting distance of this marker); Tollboden / Customs House (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct
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Also see . . . Treschow Gården (Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel, in Norwegian).
Excerpt (in translation): The building was built in 1710 as a residence for Admiralty Councilor Gerhard Treschow. He came from Denmark and became Christiania's (old name for Oslo) largest factory owner and a pioneer in Norwegian industry. At Akerselva, he ran a sawmill, paper mill, brickworks and soap works.(Submitted on August 17, 2023.)
In 1753, the property was bought by Justice Paul Vogt, who put his family coat of arms in marble on the balcony. The Pløen family took over the property and rented out rooms. The cathedral school was housed in the building 1823-69. Henrik Wergeland had his schooling here.
After the cathedral school moved, the house was used forvarious purposes, including for the Hotel Britannia in the 1880s.Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 22, 20232. Treschow Gården / Treschow Building and MarkerThe marker is visible here behind the gates, and to the left of the door. It’s easy to miss.
During the First World War, the property was bought by Fred. Olsen. It was restored in 1919 according to architect Ole Sverre's drawings. The building is now an office for Fred. Olsen & Co.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 56 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 17, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
