Varuhuset PUB / PUB Department Store
[English translation of Swedish text:]
Originally a goods shop, founded by Paul U. Bergström in 1882. Built in 1917-37. The building on Kungsgatan was built in 1917, with a facade designed by Cyrillus Johansson; the building opposite Hötorget Square was built in 1925, architects E. Bernhard and H. Ahlberg. The buildings on Drottninggatan were built in 1937, architect A. von Schmalensee. The household goods store on Drottninggatan was built 1955-59, architects
Erected 2000 by Samfundet S:t Erik.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.
Location. 59° 20.098′ N, 18° 3.685′ E. Marker is in Stockholm, Stockholms län (Stockholm County). It is in Norrmalm. Marker is on Slöjdgatan close to Kungsgatan, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stockholm, Stockholms län 111 57, Sweden. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Warodellska Huset / The Warodell House (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); August Blanche (about 120 meters away); Konserthuset / The Concert Hall (about 120 meters away); Centrumhuset / Center Building (about 180 meters away); A Park and Gardens (about 180 meters away); Första Cirkusföreställningen i Sverige / The First Circus in Sweden (about 180 meters away); Svenska Fotbollförbundet / Swedish Football Association (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Kungstornen / The Kungsgatan Towers (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stockholm.
Regarding Varuhuset PUB / PUB Department Store. The marker is somewhat dated, as the complex was converted into a 'Haymarket by Scandic' hotel in 2016.
Also see . . . Pub (varuhus) (Wikipedia, in Swedish). (Submitted on January 29, 2018.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 29, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 294 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 29, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.