Manholes under Stockholm's streets: A World War II time capsule

Manholes under Stockholm's streets: A World War II time capsule

In 1940, Stockholm constructed manholes under its city streets, planned for wartime. Decades later, US soldiers utilized these manholes for storage. Fast forward to 2021, and the Stockholm County Museum takes a peek.

1940, Stockholm created manholes beneath its streets, part of a wartime defense. But Sweden stayed neutral. Fast forward again: World War II came, and the US army took control over these manholes, using them as storage. Flash forward further to 2021, and the Stockholm County Museum uncovers their secrets. Standing nearby, the Brygghus was constructed in 1960.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

Written by Leroy

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