Annaborg, formerly also known as Amtsstuegården, is a Neoclassical building from 1783 now operated as a venue for temporary art exhibitions in Hillerød, Denmark. It is located adjacent to Frederiksborg Castle and was until 1939 home to the headquarters of Frederiksborg County. It was listed in the Danish registry of protected buildings and places in 1945.

History

The building was constructed in 1782-83 by county manager (amtsforvalter) Frederik Christian Brammer who named it Annaborg after his wife Anna. The building seen today is the former main wing of a four-winged complex. The long, low half-timbered south wing contained the county office, The two shorther east and west wings contained horse stables and storage space for firewood as well as a barn used for the grain peasants paid as a Tithe.

Annaborg

The building has later been used as residence for Frederiksborg County's CFO. The new Frederiksborg County Headqyarters was completed in 1939 and is now home to Hillerød Sognegård.

Annaborg

During World War II, it was confiscated by the German occupying forces. In 1947, architect Carl Lundquist was charged with converting the building into office space.

Annaborg

The building is today owned by Hillerød Municipality and rented out to Hillerød Kunstforening.

Today

The building is now operated by Hillerød Art Society as an exhibition centre.

References

External links

Hillerød Kunstforening

Source

Listed buildings and structures in Hillerød Municipality

Houses in Hillerød Municipality

Houses completed in 1783

1893 establishments in Denmark

Hillerød