Reimers malmgård, 18th-century country house in Reimersholme, Stockholm, Sweden
Reimers malmgård is an 18th-century residence located on Reimersholme island, distinguished by its characteristic broken saddle roof covered with tiles. The building occupies a prominent position on the island's eastern side and demonstrates the craftsmanship of its construction period.
Hat maker Anders Reimers leased the eastern part of Reimersholme in 1782 and had the first building erected in 1784; in 1786 he bought his share from the Crown. In 1794 the originally timbered house gained a storey, a hipped mansard roof with tiles and probably the columned entrance. His friends raised the 1798 memorial stone at a party on 24 June, not to name the island but to honour Reimers himself.
The building embodies the malmgård architectural tradition, a Swedish country house style linked to farming estates near urban areas. This design reflects how rural production and city-proximity created a unique form of prosperity.
The building now operates as a preschool facility serving different age groups. Visitors should note that the property is primarily used for educational purposes, so access may be limited.
A notable detail is a memorial stone from 1798 marking the land's transformation into a formally named place. This stone provides a rare written record of how a landscape changed during this era.
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