 |
 |
 |
The unique environment of the Östermalm Saluhall
Market Hall, filled with the best culinary traditions, is always a
source of inspiration.
Even during Lisa's time when the 20th century
was still young, the market attracted Stockholm's gourmets and food-lovers.
Today, it is one of the most beautiful and best preserved of Europe's
indoor markets and still retains its original purpose and traditions.
The Östermalm Saluhall market opened
its doors in November 1888 only six months after the building work
started. Owing to high rents it got off to a slow start, but after
the act of 1915 prohibiting outdoor selling, the hall was soon full.
This beautiful building, designed by architects
Gustav Clason and Kasper Salin, almost succumbed to the wave of demolition
that swept through Stockholm in the 1960s, but the unique interior
with its 28 metre ceiling height was saved in the nick of time. Instead,
extensive improvements were made to the hall in the 1970s, followed
by careful renovation between 1995 and 1997.
The Östermalm Saluhall Market Hall, has
its own website,
but we have also composed a potted history of our own unique place
of work. Download it here
(Swedish version, pdf reader required). |
|