Customs Building and Warehouse - Helsinki, Finland
N 60° 10.001 E 024° 57.767
35V E 386952 N 6671717
The Customs Building and Warehouse (Finnish: Tulli-ja Pakkahuone) is located in the Katajanokka neighborhood of Helsinki, Finland.
Waymark Code: WMPFEW
Location: Finland
Date Posted: 08/23/2015
Views: 27
The historical marker provides text in Finnish, Swedish, and English. The English text reads:
"CUSTOMS BUILDING AND WAREHOUSE
Kanavakatu 6
Architect Gustaf Nyströmm, completed in 1901. The last customs buildings and warehouse, which was built by the City of Helsinki, was completed between 1899 and 1901. This building included warehouse spaces and customs offices and served in its original purpose until 1993."
Group that erected the marker: City of Helsinki
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Kanavakatu 6
Helsinki, Finland
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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