Ojankulma
You are now at the former entrance of the old Market Square.
In the cross section of Plassintie ("Plassiroad") and Takatie ("Backroad"), stands a yellow house called Ojankulma. It is an old shop building typical to the area, except it represents a slightly wealthier style compared to other shops near it.
Ojankulma was owned by a shopkeeper Johan Frieman in the beginning of the 1800s. According to insurance records from that time, the house used to have seven windows, six rooms and the size of 14,5 meters x 7 and 3 meters.
In 1870 the shop was passed on to a shopkeeper called Alexander Finnilä.
In the 1920s the building was renovated and expanded to its current form and look by a shopkeeper Tuomas Rahko.
The founder of the current hardware store K-rauta, Jeeli Oja, also first started his business in Ojankulma.
Currently the house is privately owned.
Image description:
- 1: On the right is Ojankulma before the 1920's renovation. (Kalajoen kotiseutuyhdistys)
- 2: Ojankulma, summer 2025. (Lotta Puurula)
Address
Takatie 3
Tales from Plassi
Welcome to Plassi – the old town of Kalajoki!
This cultural route spans between the Jokela Vicarage and the Havula museum, leaving a trail of unique and fascinating sightseeing spots on the way.
Learn about the history and the cultural significance of the Plassi area!
In short:
The name “Plassi” derives from a swedish word “marknadsplats”, meaning a marketplace.
Plassi has a long history of being the local center for trading, marketing, sailing, handicrafts and saw industry.
The old village structure in Plassi is well preserved and the area is mostly covered in wooden houses from the 1700-1900s.
Guided walking tours are organized around the Plassi area and at the Havula museum by Kalajoen Matkailuoppaat ry (Kalajoki Travel Guides).
- Book a guided tour: 040 5571325
Additional info:
- The route is app. 2 km long
- You can experience the route by walking, bicycling, driving or entirely remotely in digital form
- There is a sidewalk for pedestrians almost reaching the end of the route, but the last 300 meters you have to walk on the side of the road
- Some of the buildings on the route are privately owned and inhabited - please, remember to respect private properties!
This route is designed in collaboration with Kalajoki Culture Services, and Sari Alajoki, the expert in built heritage.
The old black and white photographs are from Kalajoen Kotiseutuyhdistys (Kalajoki Local Association).
Image description:
- 2: Map of Plassi from 1869 (by C.G.W. Laudelin).