Sentrum in Oslo, Norway — Northern Europe (a Nordic Country in Scandinavia)

Stattholdergården
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Governor’s Manor

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 11, 2024

1. Stattholdergården / Governor’s Manor Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Stattholdergården
Oppført 1640 for Myntmester Peter Grüner
Stattholder General Ulrik Frederik Gyldenløve bodde her 1680-99
Fredet

(English translation:)
Governor's Manor
Built in 1640 for Mintmaster Peter Grüner.
Governor General Ulrik Frederik Gyldenløve lived here 1680-99.
Listed building.

Erected by Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1640.

Location. 59° 54.562′ N, 10° 44.602′ E. Marker is in Oslo. It is in Sentrum. It is at the intersection of Rådhusgata and Kirkegata, on the right on Rådhusgata. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Rådhusgata 11, Oslo 0151, 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

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marker: Bilimportør / Car Importer (within shouting distance of this marker); Niels Wulfsberg (1755-1852) (within shouting distance of this marker); Stiftsgården (within shouting distance of this marker); Byens Andre Rådhus / The City’s Second Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Engebret Cafe (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Magistratgaarden / Magistrate’s Building (about 90 meters away); Hotel Du Nord (about 90 meters away); Rådhusgata 5 (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oslo.

Also see . . . Stattholder Gården (Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel). Excerpt (in translation):

The name Stattholdergården originates from the time when Governor and General Ulrik Frederik Gyldenløve lived in the house. Gyldenløve was not satisfied with the official residence at Akershus Fortress. From 1689, there was a post office in the building for about 10 years. The national hero Tordenskiold is also said to have stayed here during one of his visits to Christiania.

Merchant and benefactor Mathias Calmeyer (1741-1804) bought the building in 1771, after whom it was also called Calmeyergården.

The
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 11, 2024

2. Stattholdergården / Governor’s Manor Marker - wide view
building is one of the few old buildings that still has a bay window – originally there were two. In 1745, it was forbidden to build and maintain bay windows, and they should preferably be removed. They made it difficult to pass on the sidewalk.

(Submitted on December 11, 2024.)

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Stattholder Gården / Governor’s Manor image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 11, 2024

3. Stattholder Gården / Governor’s Manor

Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 107 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 11, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.

Stattholdergården⎯⎯⎯Governor’s Manor

Stattholdergården
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Governor’s Manor