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Halvor Vreim

1894 – 1966

Norwegian architect and cultural history

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Lived 1894 – 1966 (aged 71). Halvor Vreim was a Norwegian architect, cultural historian and photographer.

Halvor Vreim (12 August 1894 – 6 February 1966) was a Norwegian architect who contributed to the documentation, conservation and restoration of old wooden buildings.

Personal life Vreim was born in Bø, Telemark to farmer Gunnar Helgeson Vreim and Anne Jonsdotter Li. In 1930 he married Anna Bonli.

Career Vreim started his career as a carpenter, and also studied theoretical and historical aspects of the profession. He was appointed at the Norwegian Museum of Cultural History from 1920, and at the Norwegian Directorate for Cultural Heritage from 1937 to 1964. He was approved as architect, and a member of the Association of Norwegian Architects from 1936. His works include Norwegian Decorative Art To-day from 1937, Norsk trearkitektur from 1939, and Laftehus from 1940. He was decorated Knight, First Class of the Order of St. Olav in 1963. He died in Oslo in 1966.

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Norwegian Museum of Cultural History, Norwegian Directorate for Cultural Heritage
Awards
Order of St. Olav

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Halvor Vreim?

Norwegian architect and cultural history

When was Halvor Vreim born?

Halvor Vreim was born on 12 August 1894 in Bø Municipality.

When did Halvor Vreim die?

Halvor Vreim died on 6 February 1966 in Oslo.

What was Halvor Vreim's occupation?

Halvor Vreim was an architect, cultural historian and photographer.

What nationality was Halvor Vreim?

Halvor Vreim was Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Halvor Vreim

· Wikidata: Q11973809

· DBpedia: Halvor Vreim

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