Günther Schüssler

Günther Schüssler

Born	(1835-11-13)13 November 1835 Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt, Germany
Died	25 September 1898(1898-09-25) (aged 62) Kongsvinger, Norway
Nationality	Norwegian
Occupation	Architect

Johan Heinrich Günther Schüssler (1835–1898) was a German-born architect and builder who worked in Norway, primarily in the area from Kongsvinger to Lillehammer. Schüssler's work is characterized by neo-Gothic and Swiss chalet style. He is considered one of the earliest architects who brought the Swiss style to Norway. He is particularly known for his designs of many churches in eastern Norway.^[1]^[2]

Schüssler was born in Mehrstedt in Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt, Germany on 13 November 1835. He began at a young age with apprenticeships in northern Germany, Schleswig-Holstein and Denmark, as he trained as a carpenter, builder, and architect. He came to Norway around 1855 and he received Norwegian citizenship in 1857.^[1]

He worked his whole career in Eastern Norway building churches, railway stations, and other buildings. In 1898, he began to feel unwell and went to the doctor. He was diagnosed with stomach cancer, and he did not have many months to live. On 25 September 1898, he died in the middle of work on the Magnor customs station and the restoration of Vinger Church.^[2]

Works

Nordskogbygda Church
Oppstad Church (restoration)
Åsnes Church (restoration)
Brandval Church (restoration)
Arneberg Church
Årnes Church
Elverum Church (restoration)
Eidsvoll Church
Grue Finnskog Church
Romedal Church
Aurskog Church
Fet Church
Sand Church
Vinger Church (restoration)

References

^ ^a ^b Bjerkek, Ole Petter, ed. (2015-02-27). "Günther Schüssler". Norske kunstnerleksikon (in Norwegian). Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
^ ^a ^b Finsrud, Even. "Historien om Kongsvingers byggmester – Günther Schüssler". Kongsvinger-Vinger Historielag (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2021-01-05.