Gamle Oslo , Norway — Northern Europe (a Nordic Country in Scandinavia)
Frank Varner
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 9, 2024
1. Frank Varner Marker
Frank Varner
1937-2001
Forretningsmann og pioner
Moderniserte klesbransjen
Fψrste klesforretning 1962
Kleskjeden dressmann fra 1967
Senere flere kjeder
familiekonsern med
forretninger i Norge
og utlandet
Here from 1940-61 lived Frank Warner (1937-2001), businessman and pioneer. Modernized the clothing industry. First clothing store 1962. The Dressman clothing chain from 1967. Later, several affiliated family-owned chains in Norway and abroad.
Erected 2021 by Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 14, 1937.
Location. 59° 54.776′ N, 10° 46.483′ E. Marker is in Oslo. It is in Gamle Oslo. It is at the intersection of Gruegata and Sigurds gate, on the right when traveling north on Gruegata. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Sigurds gate 20D, Oslo 0650, Norway. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, on the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Kampen Janitsjarorkester (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Pellerins Margarinfabrikk / Pellerins Margarine Factory (about 240 meters away); Helene Strand Johansen (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Enerhaugens Bψrneasyl / Enerhaugen Childrens Shelter (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Josephine Thrane (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Jan Claes (approx. half a kilometer away); Bertha Claes (approx. half a kilometer away); Daniel Claes (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oslo.
Also see . . . Frank Varner (Wikipedia).
Overview: Frank Varner (14 July 1937 26 June 2001) was a Norwegian businessman. He established the holding company Varner-Gruppen, which developed into the largest operator in the textile retailing trade in Norway.(Submitted on July 20, 2024.)
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 9, 2024
2. Frank Varner Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here on the corner of the building.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 536 times since then and 77 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 20, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
