Sentrum in Oslo, Norway — Northern Europe (a Nordic Country in Scandinavia)
Akers Mekaniske Verksted
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Akers Mechanical Workshop
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 11, 2024
1. Akers Mekaniske Verksted Marker
Akers Mek.
Verksted
Maskinverkstedet 1905
Dampmaskiner av egen
konstruksjon ble bygget her
Dessuten produksjon av
dieselmotorer
Toppetasjen oppfψrt 1948
Nedlagt 1981
Akers Mechanical Workshop - machine workshop 1905. Steam engines of their own design were assembled here, as well as the production of diesel engines. The top floor was built in 1948. Closed 1981.
Erected by Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel, Akers Mek. Verksteds Historiske Samling.
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 year for this entry is 1905.
Location. 59° 54.647′ N, 10° 43.629′ E. Marker is in Oslo. It is in Sentrum. It is on Holmans gate, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Grundingen 6, Oslo 0250, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Pelle Group Memorial (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Skipssabotasje / Ship Sabotage (about 180 meters away); Arbeider Bolig / Workers Housing (about 210 meters away); Vestbane Stasjonen / Western Rail Station (about 210 meters away); Honnψrbrygga / Honor Wharf (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Club 7 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Blόchers Anker / Blόchers Anchor (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Hilsen til fremtiden / Greetings to the Future (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oslo.
Also see . . . Akers mekaniske Verksted (Wikipedia).
Excerpt: Akers mekaniske Verksted (often abbreviated Akers mek. Verksted or Akers Mek.) was a workshop, later a shipyard which was established in Fossveien by the Aker River in Oslo in 1841. In 1854 the company moved to Holmen on the west side of Pipervika, which is now known as Aker Brygge. Akers mekaniske Verksted closed in 1982. During its heyday, it was the largest shipyard in Norway(Submitted on August 7, 2024.)
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 11, 2024
2. Akers Mekaniske Verksted / Akers Mechanical Workshop Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here on the corner of the building. Its in a pedestrian area filled with shops and restaurants.
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 356 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 7, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
