"Halvdans gate 4" (2 of 3)
Description
The wide east facing gable has handsome carved decorations. The intermediate floor is marked by an area of vertical cladding surrounded with fine mouldings and a row of dentils at the bottom.
During the early 20th century Harstad's economy expanded and many houses in this area were built in the Swiss chalet style. Well known residents of Halvdans gate 4 have been: ship-owner H.A. Jørgensen, engineer and mayor Simon Mo, managing director John Larsen and medical director Gunnar Johnson.
During the early 20th century Harstad's economy expanded and many houses in this area were built in the Swiss chalet style. Well known residents of Halvdans gate 4 have been: ship-owner H.A. Jørgensen, engineer and mayor Simon Mo, managing director John Larsen and medical director Gunnar Johnson.