First Villas in Kaivopuisto
The first villas to be built in eastern Kaivopuisto, Finland in the 1800s. Villa 3 (left) was completed in1841 by engineer Claes Henrik Nyberg. Villa 1 (right) was built by lieutenant colonel Walfrid Spåre in the late 1860s.
Kaivopuisto is a beautiful park located in the southern part of Helsinki, Finland, overlooking the Gulf of Finland. During the 19th century, Helsinki experienced urban expansion and the emergence of a wealthier class. The elite sought picturesque locations for their residences, and Kaivopuisto, with its seaside setting and proximity to the city center, became a favored location for building villas.
The first villas constructed in Kaivopuisto during this era were often characterized by a combination of architectural styles prevalent in the late 1800s, including elements of Romanticism and National Romanticism.
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Original photo courtesy of the Finnish Heritage Agency
Photographer: Carl Adolph Hårdh
Year: 1870s
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