Historic Jessheim – Blue Plaques









As part of Jessheim's city status celebration in 2012, 18 signs were installed at culturally and historically significant properties.
Jessheim Station
Built in 1908. Architect: Henrik Bull. The original station from 1854 burned down in 1904 after a safe explosion. Over the years, the building has housed a post office, apartment, café, shop, and restaurant.
Herredshuset
Built in 1901. Architect: Holger Sinding-Larsen. The timber was donated by local farmers. Renovated in 1924. Served as the town hall until 1967. It has also functioned as a community hall, school, cinema, and bank. Restored in 2003 by the Friends of Herredshuset.
Lønnebo
Also known as "The Doctor’s House." Built in 1922–23. The storehouse and horse stable date from 1909. Purchased by Doctor Rød in 1935, who ran his medical practice here. The author Anne-Cath. Vestly lived in the house during part of her childhood.
Villa Sole
Built in 1912 for tanner Finn Ruud. Designed by his brother, architect Kristian Biong, in the national romantic style. The owner was awarded Ullensaker Municipality's Cultural Heritage Award in 2011 for excellent preservation.
You can read more on the municipality’s website and find a map of the route there.
Information from Visit Greater OsloSource: Visit Greater Oslo
Historic Jessheim – Blue Plaques