Norra Bankohuset, Bank building in Gamla Stan district, Stockholm, Sweden
Description
Norra Bankohuset is a stone building in Gamla Stan with a distinguished facade featuring wide rusticated pilasters arranged across its front. The structure occupies a prominent position on the waterfront street and contains multiple floors designed for institutional use.
History
The building was first constructed in 1772 following designs by architect Carl Johan Cronstedt, replacing a former structure on the site. The facade underwent redesign in 1856 when architect Johan Fredrik Åbom added its distinctive rusticated pilasters.
Culture
The structure reflects Swedish banking architecture of the 18th century, serving initially as a storage facility for copper plates and securities.
Practical
The building sits in a central location within Gamla Stan that is easy to reach on foot from nearby streets. Access to view the exterior is straightforward, though visitors should be aware this is a historic structure with limited interior access.
Did you know?
An ancient shoreline runs through the middle of the building block beneath the foundation, leaving visible settlement marks across the facade. These marks reveal how geological history shaped the physical character of the structure.
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