Schafteløkken, Heritage site in Elisenberg, Oslo, Norway
Schafteløkken is one of Oslo's largest wooden buildings, located at Zahlkasserer Schafts plass near Elisenberg. The structure contains multiple halls of varying sizes designed for events and gatherings.
The building was constructed in 1807 by Andreas Schaft after he purchased the land and named the surrounding area Elisenberg after his daughter Martine Elisabeth. From 1858 to 1891, it served as an educational center for deaf students under Fredrik Glad Balchen's leadership.
This building served as a gathering place for local societies and associations who held their celebrations and meetings here over many decades. The spaces still reflect this social role in how they are arranged and used today.
The main hall seats approximately 100 people and is equipped with a concert grand piano and sound system for events. The building offers different spaces and facilities that can be adapted for various types of gatherings and celebrations.
The building was saved from demolition when architect Ole Daniel Bruun led a preservation campaign in 1985. This successful effort to protect the wooden structure became an important example of heritage conservation in Oslo.
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