About Bruno Granholm
Lived 1857 – 1930 (aged 73). Bruno Granholm was a Russian and Finnish architect and railway engineer.
Bruno Ferdinand Granholm (May 14, 1857 in Myrskylä – September 29, 1930) was a Finnish architect. He served as the chief architect of Rautatiehallitus (The Railroad Board) between 1892 and 1926. Many of the station buildings he designed are still in use today, having aged surprisingly well.
Granholm designed the station buildings for the Haapamäki–Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä–Suolahti, Helsinki–Turku, Kuopio–Iisalmi, Oulu–Tornio, Iisalmi–Kajaani and Savonlinna–Elisenvaara tracks. Buildings constructed from his plans can also be found on other routes, e.g. Levashovo of the Riihimäki-Saint Petersburg railroad (within Saint Petersburg).
Granholm's buildings are strongly influenced by the Romantic nationalist concepts of the era, such as asymmetry and generous carvings, and can often be positively distinguished from the surrounding buildings.
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Who was Bruno Granholm?
Finnish architect (1857–1930)
When was Bruno Granholm born?
Bruno Granholm was born on 14 May 1857 in Myrskylä.
When did Bruno Granholm die?
Bruno Granholm died on 29 September 1930 in Helsinki.
What was Bruno Granholm's occupation?
Bruno Granholm was an architect and railway engineer.
What nationality was Bruno Granholm?
Bruno Granholm was Russian and Finnish.
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