“Ekeby skola”, those words echo with the promise of knowledge and growth. Ekebyskolan opened in 1908. Kristian Sundstrand, an Ekeby resident, designed it.
Ekebyskolan emerged as Djursholm expanded. The community grew steadily. Shops and services followed. A post office opened in the station building. In 1902, the telephone station arrived with eight subscribers. A grocery store opened the next year. A policeman was stationed in Ekeby in 1905. Thus Ekebyskolan played a vital role early on.
Before Ekebyskolan, Ekeby faced challenges. Villa owners drilled their own wells. Wastewater flowed to Ekebysjön. Over time, this polluted the lake. Then in 1907, Ekeby connected to wastewater pipes draining into Edsviken. Around the same time, Ekeby’s villa owners gained access to fresh water. A new water pipe ran from Norrviken in Sollentuna to Ekeby Water Tower. Axel Bergman designed the Ekeby Water Tower. Streetlights appeared in 1907. The first villas connected to the electricity grid.
The establishment of Ekebyskolan marked progress. The community prioritized education. Sundstrand’s design reflected local pride.
Consider Elsa Beskow’s connection to Ekeby. She was a renowned author. Her husband, Natanael Beskow, was a theologian and writer. Björn Berg, a cartoonist, also lived in Ekeby. These creative individuals enriched the area. Their presence surely influenced young minds at Ekebyskolan.
Also consider Roslagsbanan and its impact. Djursholms Ekeby station opened in 1885. A level crossing south of the station became known. It was the only one on Roslagsbanan’s main line. The TV series “En komikers uppväxt” filmed there.
Ekebysjön also had its own story. It was once part of a waterway. This waterway connected Stora Värtan and Edsviken. In 2008, the area became a nature reserve. A bathhouse opened at the lake in 1912. The bathhouse closed because of water level changes.
Ekebyskolan stands as a testament to Ekeby’s evolution. From its early challenges to its cultural richness, Ekebyskolan represents a commitment to learning and community.