Nyhavn 6, Neoclassical building in Nyhavn, Copenhagen, Denmark
Nyhavn 6 is a neoclassical building with six bays and four stories, marked by its black-tiled pitched roof and prominent chimney at the ridge. The structure now contains multiple residential units and has been protected as a heritage site since 1950.
The building was sold by royal decree in 1771 to distiller Jacob Christensen for 292 rigsdaler and 48 skilling as part of a campaign to upgrade canal buildings. This period marked the transformation of the harbor quarter into a more respectable residential area.
The composer Carl Nielsen and his wife Anne Marie Carl-Nielsen lived here from 1891 to 1896, marking it as a home for artistic creation. This period connects the building to Copenhagen's creative heritage during the late 19th century.
The front wing of the building has been protected since 1950 and can be viewed from the street, while the interior remains private residential space. Located on a lively harbor square lined with restaurants and shops, it makes for a convenient stop during a waterside walk.
In 1880, the building housed 52 residents across nine separate households, including retailers, typographers, engineers, and a barkeeper all living together. This mix reveals how much the neighborhood's character has shifted as the harbor quarter evolved into a wealthier area.
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