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

Stiftsgården

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 26, 2025

1. Stiftsgården Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Her lå Stiftsgården
Oppført 1757 av Morten Leuch
Kjøpt 1781 av staten overhoff- og stiftsoverrett
Høyesterett 1815-21
Regjeringsbygning med bolig og kontor for stattholderen 1815-73
Statsministerbolig 1873-96
Solgt 1896 Tevet 1913

This was the site of the Stiftsgården Building. Built 1757 by Morten Leuch. Purchased 1781 by the state Supreme Court and Supreme Court. Supreme Court 1815-21. Government building with residence and office for the governor 1815-73. Prime Minister's residence 1873-96. Sold 1896. Demolished 1913.

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.

Location. 59° 54.578′ N, 10° 44.534′ E. Marker is in Oslo. It is in Sentrum. It is on Rådhusgata, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Rådhusgata 13, Oslo 0153, 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: Sigurd Emil Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); Byens Første Hotell / City’s First Hotel

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Bilimportør / Car Importer (within shouting distance of this marker); Stattholdergården / Governor’s Manor (within shouting distance of this marker); Vebjørn Tandberg (within shouting distance of this marker); Engebret Cafe (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Max Oster (about 90 meters away); Christiania Opfrostringshus / Christiania Foster Home (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oslo.

Also see . . . Stiftsgården (Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel, in Norwegian). Excerpt (in translation):

In the 17th century, a mansion stood on the site, which burned down in 1694. A new house was built and in 1719 bought by merchant Iver Elieson and his wife Karen Leuch. She gave the house to her nephew Morten Leuch in Bogstad. Demolition and construction work was started again, and in 1757 Stiftsgården was completed.

After the mansion was taken over by the state in 1781, the Deichmanske Library, among others, had its first premises here from 1785 to 1803. After 1814, the mansion became an official residence and representation room for the governor and later the residence of the prime minister. Stiftsgården thus became the center of the city's high society.

The mansion was demolished in 1913
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 26, 2025

2. Stiftsgården Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here in the shadow of the awning on the left (above the green bicycle).
to make way for the current building. A couple of the fine rococo interiors were moved to the Norwegian Folk Museum.

The demolition is an example of cultural vandalism in the 20th century.

(Submitted on July 15, 2025.)

Additional keywords. blå skilt

Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 92 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 15, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.