Sentrum in Oslo, Norway — Northern Europe (a Nordic Country in Scandinavia)
Dampcentralen
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Central Steam Plant
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 11, 2024
1. Damp Centralen / Central Steam Plant Marker
Arkitekt Holm H. Munthe
Byens fψrste kommunale
elektrisitetsverk
Gatebelysning med
buelamper ble tent
13. desember 1892
Constructed 1892. Architect Holm H. Munthe. Citys first municipal electricity works. Street lighting with arc lamps were lit December 13, 1892.
Erected 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 December 13, 1892.
Location. 59° 54.755′ N, 10° 44.25′ E. Marker is in Oslo. It is in Sentrum. It is at the intersection of Rosenkrantz' gate and Prestegata, on the right when traveling north on Rosenkrantz' gate. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Rosenkrantz' gate 14, Oslo 0160, 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, and in the Western World.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Aron Isaksen (a few steps from this marker); Sonja Rebekka Isaksen (a few steps from this marker); Isak Leiser Isaksen (a few steps from this marker); Stefan Weiss (within shouting distance of this marker); Nissen Pigeskole / Nissen Girls School
this page online
Also see . . . Dampcentralen (Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel, in Norwegian).
Excerpt (in translation): About 100 years would pass after the city's relocation in 1624 before Christiania got street lighting. In 1734, there were 75 kerosene lamps in the city. Later they switched to oil, and the last of the oil lanterns was extinguished in 1916. In 1848, the gas lanterns came, and these were in operation until 1929.(Submitted on August 7, 2024.)
The first electric street lights were lit on 13 December 1892 along Karl Johans gate, and the electricity came from the municipal "steam plant" here in Rosenkrantz' gate. In Morgenbladet's coverage of the event, it is said, among other things: "The stream of walkers soon grew bigger and bigger, and everywhere you could hear exclamations of admiration at the wonderful light. The gaslights were initially lit, but soon gave up the competition and went out quietly and unnoticed".
Additional keywords. blε skilt
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 11, 2024
2. Dampcentralen / Central Steam Plant Marker - wide view
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 11, 2024
3. Dampcentralen / Central Steam Plant and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 153 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 7, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
