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At the Narvesen Kiosk at Karl Johans gate. Haakon Michael Harriss
The Narvesen kiosks have been an important element in Norwegian towns. They were well known for their architectural design, but were also a social meeting place. You went to the newsagents to get the latest news – about great events and the newest fashions, about literature, the theatre, technology and the economy. They were called “A Window to the World”. It was also a very popular place to work: “It felt like having a front row seat, watching life unfold in front of me. Not only in regard to the travelers, but also life in general here at the station was of interest”, one kiosk lady said.
Many were regulars, and customers and shop assistants developed a personal relationship to each other. The shop assistant usually knew which newspapers the customer wanted. The kiosk was a place to drop by if you were waiting for a train or didn’t quite know what to do.
