Throughout the town of Torsby, historical photographs have been placed on electrical cabinets. The images depict former streetscapes, buildings, and locations, offering an insight into how the community has developed over the years.
Historic settings in the town centre
The walk leads visitors to several locations in central Torsby, where old photographs can be compared with today’s townscape. The images come from Torsby Municipality’s digitised photo archives and tell stories about the people, buildings, and events that have shaped the town’s history.
Discover Torsby at your own pace
The Electrical Cabinet Heritage Walk is suitable for both visitors and local residents who want to discover Torsby from a new perspective. The walk can be completed at your own pace and combined with a visit to the town centre, where historical settings meet present-day Torsby.
Historical photographs on electrical cabinets in Torsby town centre
Electrical Cabinet Image 1: District Bailiff Gottfrid Harling with family
Location: By the gate, Tingshusparken.
Electrical Cabinet Image 2: Royal visit to Torsby on 3 July 1918
Location: Biograf Stjärnan, Järnvägsgatan 2A.
Electrical Cabinet Image 3: Torsby Ironworks by Röjdån
Location: Hedbergs Skor, Järnvägsgatan 3.
Electrical Cabinet Image 4: The Old Market Square in Torsby around 1910
Location: Dals Lucka, Gamla Torget 1.
Electrical Cabinet Image 5: Interior of the old post office
Location: Gamla Posthuset, Kyrkogatan 4.
Electrical Cabinet Image 6: The steamship pier at the harbour, 1890
Location: Studio CH, Kyrkogatan 6.
Electrical Cabinet Image 7: The Tourist Hotel’s car, 1910s
Location: Tingshusgatan 15.
Electrical Cabinet Image 8: Refuelling the Tourist Hotel’s car
Location: Pekås, eastern parking area, Tingshusgatan 9.
Electrical Cabinet Image 9: The old dairy at Nya Torget in Torsby
Location: Made By M&M, Biografgatan 1.
Electrical Cabinet Image 10: Oscar Stjerne with family
Location: TorsbyBladet, Tingshusgatan 6.
