The history of the street dates back to the foundation of Christianshavn in the early 17th century.
The name originally matched that of Kongensgade on the other side of Christianshavn Canal but that street was renamed Wildersgade when Christianshavn was merged with Copenhagen later in the century.
The building was used for administration, Denmark's first film school and museum activities.
This lasted until the opening of the Danish Film Institute in Gothersgade.
Built in 1913 to designs by Heinrich Hansen, the facade still advertises some of the products sold: "Sugar goods, biscuits, confecture".