Sparekassen for Roskilde By og Omegn
Sparekassen for Roskilde By og Omegn was a savings bank based in Roskilde, Denmark.
History[edit]
The savings bank was founded on 3 November 1835 at the initiative of chief physician Johannes Hage (1800–1837).[1] The bank was initially based in the Roskilde City Hall. In 1877, it relocated to a new building at Stændertorvet 4.
Over the years, the savings bank grew to become one of the Denmarklargest provincial savings banks. In 1987, a combination of failed fund dispositions and other factors led to a need for financial consolidation. In 1887, it merged with Horsens Sparekasse and Østjyske egns-sparekasse under the name DK-Sparekassen. However, it soon became clear that the merger did not lead to the desired result, and already the following year this was openly acknowledged and new opportunities were sought. The result was a merger in 1989 with Sparekassen Bikuben.[2]
Building[edit]
The building from 1866 was designed by Johan Daniel Herholdt. It was later expanded several times. In 1977, it was replaced by a modern building. The new building comprised Algade 5–7 and the southern part of Palæstræde's south side.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ "Sparekassen for Roskilde By og Omegn". coneliand.dk (in Danish). Retrieved 27 March 2018.
- ^ a b "Stændertorvet 5". roskildesudvikling2.dk (in Danish). Retrieved 27 March 2018.