History of city Oslo in photos
A small historical reference (Wiki)
Geography: Oslo - is the capital and the most populous city in Norway. It constitutes both a county and a municipality. Oslo occupies an arc of land at the northernmost end of the Oslofjord. The fjord, which is nearly bisected by the Nesodden peninsula opposite Oslo, lies to the south; in all other directions Oslo is surrounded by green hills and mountains. There are 40 islands within the city limits, the largest being Malmøya, and scores more around the Oslofjord. Oslo has 343 lakes, the largest being Maridalsvannet.
Date of foundation: 1048
History: Founded in the year 1040, and established as a "kaupstad" or trading place in 1048 by King Harald III, the city was elevated to a bishopric in 1070 and a capital under Haakon V around 1300. Personal unions with Denmark from 1397 to 1523 and again from 1536 to 1814 and with Sweden from 1814 to 1905 reduced its influence. After being destroyed by a fire in 1624, the city was moved closer to Akershus Fortress during the reign of King Christian IV and renamed Christiania in his honour. It was established as a municipality (formannskapsdistrikt) on 1 January 1838. Following a spelling reform, it was known as Kristiania from 1877 to 1925, at which time its original Norwegian name was restored.
Population: 658 390
Sights:
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Airport Fornebu, 1939 |
Akersgaden |
Bus outside Vestbanestasjonen, circa 1920 |
Delicatessen and Cafe |
Dronningen restaurant |
Egertorget Karl Johansgate Tidlig 1900-tall |
Egertorget |
En brakkefasade pa Etterstad i august 1961 |
Enerhaugen, circa 1950 |
Graduates celebrating Norway's national day 17th of May in 1915 |
Grensen |
Henrichsensgate med St. Hanshaugens meieri, 1915 |
Holbergs Plads, 1911 |
Homansbyen. Kiosk og hestekjerrre, 1905 |
Hotel Continental, Theatercafeen, 1910 |
Karl Johansgate ved Stortinget tidlig 1900-tall |
Old Aker Brygge |
Oslo from the air, 1906 |
Railway station |
Rundt Boltelokken |
The 1914 jubilee in Oslo, celebrating the 1814 constitution |
The Royal Palace, 1906 |
Universitetsplassen ved folkeavstemmingen, 1905 |
Ved kjottdisken i Johs. Lindes kolonoalforretning pa Sagene 2. juni 1961 |
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After this period photos it becomes public domain. The participants of the Berne Convention are 167 States.
