The building that stored garments for the Royal Palace

We invite you to look closer at a structure that once served as a fatbur (garment storage) for Stockholms slott. During a major renovation in 1806, this building was established as a dedicated space to house these garments. Its history shows its evolution from a storage facility to a state building.

This landmark has been a fixture of the Riddarholmen landscape since 1635. We can trace its evolution starting in the early 19th century when its purpose shifted. By 1814, the building was adapted for Stockholms Stor- eller Katedralskola. It later became known as Stockholms gymnasium in 1821, marking a new chapter of public use.

The building underwent further transformation between 1846 and 1854. During this time, architect Johan Fredrik Åbom redesigned the building and its neighbor, Östra Gymnasiehuset. These renovations were driven by the needs of the gymnasium and included the construction of a connecting corridor between the two structures.

In the modern era, the site transitioned from a place of education to one of administration. It was furnished for Riksrevisionsverket starting in 1948. Later, Marknadsdomstolen occupied the site from 1972 until 2016. Today, the premises are used by Svea hovrätt.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons