Knut Ljunglöf, commonly known as the 'snus king', constructed Ljunglöfska Slottet on his estates in Blackeberg, Bromma, within Stockholms kommun. The mansion, located at Ljunglöfsvägen 1, was designed by architect Gustaf Lindgren and built between 1890 and 1893. In 1861, when Ljunglöf purchased the estate, he had the older houses and the existing cottage in Blackeberg demolished.
Decades later, in 1925, the Frimurareorden acquired the property. They established a children's home and operated it until 1939. This children's home, known as Frimurarebarnhuset, was designed by architect Hakon Ahlberg. The mansion was a magnificent example of the 1890s renaissance style, featuring ornate natural stone and lavish interiors including gilded leather wallpaper and Venetian crystal chandeliers.
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Written by Nik Frost
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