Frederiksgade was built in 1856 by Consul Fredrik Friis, who owned most of the land between Adelgade and Asylgade and Christiansgade. The street is named after King Frederik VII, and not Frederik Friis himself, as many at the time believed.
Notable addresses
Frederiksgade 10:
At least two notable businesses have been located here. Firstly, Skive Jernstøberi (not to be confused with GYRO),founded in 1856-57 by Consul Frederik Friis and operated for a short number of years until 1867. Secondly, Kosmorama Skive’s first movie theater. Kosmorama moved here from Østertorv when larger premises were needed. The cinema remained here until it closed in 1987.
Frederiksgade 18:
Built in 1860. From 1897 to around 1980, the Farmers’ Hotel was located here.
Frederiksgade 19:
Built in 1878 by the “Skive Borger- og håndværkerforening”, as free housing for the elderly and craftsmen who could no longer fend for themselves. The foundation was closed down in 1977, and the homes were renovated and refurbished as homes for the elderly.
Sources
- Thielsen, Charles, Bogen om Skive, Skive Folkebladsbogtrykkeri, p. 422
- Eskildsen Jens & Mortensen Niels, 43 spændende bygninger i Skive bykerne, Skive Museums Forlag 1998
- Skive Iron Foundry, Skive – rethinklandbrugshistorien.dk
- Kulturcenter Skive “50 års jubilæum” – Anniversary publication by KulturCenter Skive – Issuu