Grünerløkka in Oslo, Norway — Northern Europe (a Nordic Country in Scandinavia)
Møllergata Skole
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Møllergata School
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 8, 2024
1. Mollergata Skole / Mollergata School Marker
Tidligere Nordre Skole
innviet 1861 utvidet 1893
Arkitekt J.W. Nordan
Opprinnelige Møllergadens
Skole oppført 1826 i nr 46
var byens første
skolebygning for almuen
Revet
Formerly “Northern School”, inaugurated 1861, extended 1893. Architect J.W. Nordan. The original Møllergaden school, built in 1826 at No. 46, was the city's first school building for the common people, now demolished.
Erected by Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vels.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. 59° 55.083′ N, 10° 45.023′ E. Marker is in Oslo. It is in Grünerløkka. It is at the intersection of Møllergata and Wilses gate, on the right when traveling south on Møllergata. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Møllergata 49, Oslo 0179, Norway. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, on the Atlantic Arc, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, in Scandinavia, in the Nordic Countries, in the Schengen Area,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mauritz Bernstein (within shouting distance of this marker); Edith Carlmar (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); David Goldberg (about 150 meters away); Anna Goldberg (about 150 meters away); Marie Goldberg (about 150 meters away); Gustav Goldberg (about 150 meters away); Elisabet Helsing (about 180 meters away); Folkets Hus / “People’s House” (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oslo.
Also see . . . Møllergata Skole (Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel, in Norwegian.
Excerpt (in translation): In the 1850s, the lack of school premises was precarious. The problem had to be solved, and in 1861 Nordre School, later renamed Møllergata School, was ready for occupancy. It was designed by architect J. W. Nordan and has been called "Norway's first modern public school". Around two thousand children were placed in classes with over forty pupils in each. In contrast to previous practice, there were purely girls' and boys' classes.(Submitted on July 26, 2024.)
The school was organized into six differentunits: paying school, free school and an auxiliary school for neglected children - all with separate sections for girls and boys.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 25, 20242. Mollergata School and marker
The new school replaced the former Hammersborg, Ankerløkken and Vaterland schools.
Norway's first school music band was started here in 1901 by William Farre.
Additional keywords. blå skilt
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 8, 2024
3. Bust of William Farre
On the school grounds, a few steps from the marker, is a bust of William Farre by Per Ung. Farre started the first school music band in Norway here at this school in 1901.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 189 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 26, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
