Pictures of Stockholm in the late 19th century

The Royal Palace

Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, was established in the 13th century as a fortified defense outpost against pirates operating in the Baltic. Thanks to its strategic location between the Baltic Sea and the lake Mälaren, Stockholm quickly became the most important city in Sweden. 

The last decades of the 19th century were a time of major expansion for Stockholm. During the 1880s more than 2000 buildings were added, and the population grew from 168.000 to 246.000. 

Below is a selection of photos and drawings of Stockholm in the 1880s and early 1890s: