Overview of the Turnblad mansion taken from the apartment building across Park Avenue. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Visby Window on the stairway landing of the Turnblad mansion. This enamel-painted glass copy of a Swedish painting depicts the citizens of Visby forced to bring their valuables to the Danish king. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Interior view of the grandstair, with a view of a colored glass window depicting a moment in Swedish history. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
A hand-blown enamel-painted window depicting a painting by Carl Gustaf Hellqvist. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
View of the mansion from the carriage house and showing the doorway to the kitchen area. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Children in Swedish costume at what is probably the unveiling of the statue. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Exhibit of artifacts from Varmland displayed in the Turnblad mansion dressing room. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Steiner was one of 18 carvers hired to work on the Turnblad mansion when he was 26 years old. He carved the cherubs in the music room and the wreath over the fireplace in the dining room. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Looking upwards at the turret on the Turnblad mansion. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Looking upwards at the turret on the Turnblad mansion. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Detail of the Turnblad mansion featuring the tall turret on the front of the building. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Detail of the Turnblad mansion featuring the tall turret on the front of the building. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Swedish artifacts on exhibit in a third floor room of the Turnblad mansion. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
View of an exhibit featuring mainly textiles. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Kakelugn and furniture in the third floor studio room. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Herman Schlink, stone sculptor for the mansion, poses on the left with his brother, Frank Schlink, who helped with the rough carving, and Mr. Corwin, a helper on the right. Almost completed mansion in the background. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Mr. Corwin, helper to Mr. Herman Schlink, poses at right with Herman Schlink, center, and Frank Schlink, brother to Herman and rough carver. Herman Schlink was the master craftsman for all the exterior stone carving on the Turnblad mansion. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Master stone carver Herman G. Schlink carves stone for the facade of the Swan J. Turnblad residence. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Women demonstrate spinning and weaving skills in the Lillian Turnblad studio room. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Kakelugn and carved paneling in the smoking room created by Swan J. Turnblad for his gentlemen guests. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Textile and artifact exhibit in the breakfast room of the Turnblad mansion, fall season. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Exhibit featuring cultural artifacts from one Swedish province. Exhibit is in the breakfast room of the Turnblad mansion. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Looking down from the balcony at the American Swedish Institute at a reception crowd to welcome Swedish singer Birgit Nilsson, shaking hands in the lower right corner of the photo.
This is a close-up view of the sign over the front door and the turret on the American Swedish Institute. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
View of the mansion from the carriage house and featuring the driveway under the Solarium. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Built-in sideboard carved by Ulrich Steiner for the Turnblad mansion dining room. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Front view of the Selma Lagerlof statue in winter. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Balcony overlooking the Grand Hall with artworks exhibited on the walls. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Interior view of a salon without furniture. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Ceramic display in the former drawing room of the Turnblad mansion. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Textile and artifact exhibit in the first floor salon of the Turnblad mansion. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Tables full of artifacts representing one Swedish province. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
South wall of the salon or drawing room of the Turnblad mansion, including side tables, lamps, and paintings. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Turnblad mansion salon or drawing room in the Rococo Revival style, as it appeared before it became the American Swedish Institute gift shop. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
View of the American Swedish Institute gift shop in the salon of the Turnblad mansion. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
View of turret and peaks on the Turnblad mansion. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Interior view of the small reading room off the library in the Turnblad mansion. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Library bookcases that were originally in Swan J. Turnblad's newspaper offices. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
This view is from the Turnblad mansion music room toward the hall and the painting of Gustav III of Sweden. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Turnblad mansion alight against the night sky. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
View of the 26th Street side of the Turnblad mansion at the corner of Oakland Avenue. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
View of the grand piano and fireplace in the music room, Turnblad mansion. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Interior view of the music room without furniture, Turnblad mansion. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Grand piano and fireplace in the music room, Turnblad mansion. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Interior view of the den decorated in the Moorish style in the Turnblad mansion. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Interior view of the north side of the library in the Turnblad mansion. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Interior view of the north end of the library in the Turnblad mansion, featuring a library table and a sofa. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Interior view of the library, with library table and Kakelugn. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Library filled with display cases and newspaper and magazine racks, Turnblad mansion. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Library table and kakelugn or tile stove in Swan J. Turnblad's library on the second floor of the Turnblad mansion. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Tile stove in the Turnblad mansion lower level featuring Viking motifs and two Tomtar on either side. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Tile stove in the third chamber connecting two bedrooms on the second floor of the Turnblad mansion. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Tile stove made in Sweden for a second floor bedchamber in the Turnblad mansion. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
This stove is located in the small bedchamber next to the northwest bedchamber. At one time it was thought to be Lillian Turnblad's bedroom. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
This stove is located in the large bedchamber in the northeast corner of the second floor. It was made in Uppsala, Sweden for the Turnblad mansion. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
This bedchamber is also known as Gallery C or the blue room. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
This kakelugn was made by Uppsala-Ekeby AB in Uppsala, Sweden. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Tile stove in the reading room or den. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Green tile stove in the library of the Turnblad mansion. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Scene on the Kakelugn depicts Jacob Fugger burning expensive spices in his fireplace during a visit by Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor. Charles owed Fugger for many IOUs, and Fugger said he would burn them too as there was no hope of getting repaid. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
White ceramic tile stove in the dressing room between bedrooms of the Turnblad mansion. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
This kakelugn was made by the Rorstrand Porcelain Company of Stockholm in the Rococo Revival style. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Empty bedroom, possibly Lillian Turnblad's. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Ceramic Swedish style fireplace in the room that was used by Lillian Turnblad as her art studio in the Turnblad mansion. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Woman in Swedish costume poses by the Swedish style fireplace, Kakelugn, in the Turnblad mansion. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
This green tile stove is located on the third floor of the Turnblad mansion. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Horse head carved out of stone by Herman Schlink. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Head carved out of stone by Herman Schlink. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.