Norrland nation was formed in 1827 through a merger of the Bottniska and Medelpado-Jämtland nations. The original norrlandic nations in Uppsala were the Ångermanländska nation (1646-1800) and Västerbottniska nation (1647-1800). These were in 1800 merged into the Bottniska nation. The Medelpado-Jämtland Nations was formed after a brawl at a curator election of the Ångermanländska nation in 1685. At its formation Norrlands nation had about 60 members. The nation rented premises around in Uppsala and has as such housed in the current Uplands nation?s house. After many years of effort to raise funds in the northern homeland could the nation finally construct its own building, which was inaugurated in 1889. This house is now known as the 'Old House' is undoubtedly Uppsala?s grandest nation house with its classical facade towards river. The large influx of students from Norrland to Uppsala in the 1950?s and 1960?s forced the extension of the nation?s building, the 'New house', which was inaugurated in 1972. Norrland nation is today the city's largest student nation, with just under 8,000 members.