Pehr W. Palmrooth

Per Wilhelm Palmroth (1765–1825) was a Swedish architect who worked in the Stockholm superintendent's office.[1]

He is known for his numerous churches, which Palmroth designed in various parts of Sweden and Finland. His most famous works are the tower of Kungsholm Church in Stockholm and Kuopio Cathedral.[2]

Work in Finland

  • Kauvatsa's old church (1797, demolished 1879)
  • Pomarkku's old wooden church (1802), built as a copy of Kauvatsa's old church
  • Piikkiö church bell tower (1810)
  • Kuopio Cathedral (1816)

References

  1. "Pehr Wilhelm Palmroth (1765 - 1825)". Structurae. Retrieved 2022-09-09.
  2. "Kulttuuriympäristön palveluikkuna". www.kyppi.fi. Retrieved 2022-09-09.
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