Knud Arne Petersen [SEP] place of death
Knud Arne Petersen
Knud Arne Petersen (5 August 1862 – 27 June 1943) was a Danish architect and director of Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen from 1899 to 1940. Apart from his engagement with Tivoli Gardens, where he created several prominent buildings, including the Chinese Tower and the Nimb complex, he was most active as an exhibition architect, representing Denmark at several World Fairs.
Early life and career.
Knud Arne Petersen was born on 5 August 1862 in Copenhagen, the son of draughtsman, art archaeologist and later
for instance used for white-washing of floors. The road received its current name in 1858.
Notable buildings and residents.
LiteraturHaus (No. 7) is a meeting place for aspiring writers, artists and other people with an interest in literature. The building is a former Methodist church, Bethania Church, which was built in 1892 to design by the architects Henrik Hagemann and Knud Arne Petersen. LiteraturHaus opened in April 2005 with inspiration from similar venues in Germany.
The Jewish Cemetery (Mp. 12)