Starting in 1730 as a proposal from the City Architect J E Carlberg (1683-1773), turning spaces for horse-drawn vehicles were being created on various locations in the city, mostly for the purpose of facilitating fire fighting, and in 1796 such a space was created on the present location.
In 1730, City Architect J E Carlberg proposed creating spaces for horse-drawn vehicles across the city, mainly to facilitate firefighting efforts. A specific location for this purpose was designated as early as 1796, where it remains today.