Centre in Reykjavík in Reykjavíkurborg, Höfuðborgarsvæðið, Iceland — North Atlantic and Artic Oceans (a Nordic Island)

Túngata 6

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 8, 2017

1. Túngata 6 Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Lárus E. Sveinbjörnsson dómstórji reisti dom húsið árið 1875. Síðar bjó Magnús Einarsson dýralæknir, tengdasonur Lárusar, i húsinu. Húsið er með hefðbundnu dönsku sniði. Árið 1995 var húsið fært til eldra horfs.

(English translation:)

Judge Lárus E. Sveinbjörnsson built this house in 1875. Later, Magnús Einarsson, a veterinarian, Lárus's grandson, lived here. The house is in the traditional Danish style. In 1995 the house was remodeled in the old style.

Erected 2012 by Reitir.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.

Location. 64° 8.85′ N, 21° 56.63′ W. Marker is in Reykjavík, Capital Region (Höfuðborgarsvæðið), in Reykjavíkurborg. It is in Centre. Marker is on Túngata just east of Garðastræti, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Túngata 6, Reykjavík, Capital Region 101, Iceland. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Grjótaþorp (within shouting distance of this marker); Laufey Jakobsdóttir (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Grjógata 4 (within shouting distance of this marker); Vaktarabærinn (within shouting distance of this marker); Aðalstræti 16 (within shouting distance of this marker); Aðalstræti 12 - Ísafold (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Settlement of Reykjavík (about 90 meters away); Vik Church Altar (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Reykjavík.

Túngata 6 and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 8, 2017

2. Túngata 6 and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 175 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 11, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.