Televerkets hus, Göteborg

Televerkets hus is a telecommunications building in central Gothenburg that occupies an entire block with red brick and granite facades, featuring copper revolving doors at its main entrance. Inside, it contains a large telephone exchange measuring roughly 16 by 44 meters that served as the hub for message distribution.

The building was constructed between 1909 and 1912 according to architect Hans Hedlund's design and served the national postal service as a central telegraph station. After more than 70 years of operation, the facility ceased functioning in 1986.

The building displays stone friezes created by artist Carl Eldh, while sculptor Carl Fagerberg carved two bears into the staircase that catch visitors' attention as they move through.

The exterior facade with its large brick surfaces and granite work is easily visible from the street, making it simple to spot. Visitors should be aware that the interior functions as an active office building and may have limited public access.

The complex featured a pneumatic tube system that distributed written order forms between different departments throughout the building. This hidden technical network was a remarkable innovation that kept various floors connected without visible connecting passages.