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1. Stone carvers on the front porch of the American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1908?
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

2. Stone carvers on the steps of the American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1908?
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

3. American Institute of Swedish Arts, Literature and Science, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1930?
Description:
View of the Swan J. Turnblad residence from 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.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

4. Breakfast room, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1930?
Description:
This shows the breakfast room 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.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Negatives (photographic)

5. Dining room fireplace, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1930?
Description:
Interior view of the dining room fireplace carved by Ulrich Steiner. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Negatives (photographic)

6. Crowds at the front gate of the American Swedish Institute during the visit of the Swedish Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1938-07
Description:
Mike Holm stands at the gate to the Turnblad mansion observing the crowd on Park Avenue. A photographer on the right photographs the crowd.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

7. American Swedish Institute building from Park Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1949
Description:
Park Avenue facade 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.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

8. Dag Hammarskjold examines a collection piece at the American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1954
Description:
Dag Hammarskjold, United Nations Secretary General, on left, with Stanley Berglund, trustee of the American Swedish Institute, examining Swedish artifacts on exhibit.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

9. Elmer Albinson posing at the gates to the American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Martin, E. L. "Bud"
Date Created:
1957-07
Description:
Elmer Albinson was a director of 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.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

10. American Swedish Institute building, 2600 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1960?
Description:
Exterior view of Swan J. Turnblad mansion from northeast corner. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

11. American Swedish Institute in winter, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Roser, Albert E.
Date Created:
1960?
Description:
View of the Park Avenue side of the mansion from the front gate. Sign installed to the right of the gate gives the gallery hours. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

12. Dining room fireplace decorated for Christmas, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1960?
Description:
Straw figures and creche in front of the dining room fireplace. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

13. Bedchamber, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1970?
Description:
Art Nouveau style bedchamber on the second floor of the Turnblad mansion, also known as 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.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

14. Detail of wall decoration, breakfast room, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1970?
Description:
Ribbons and garlands decorate the walls of the breakfast room 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.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

15. Turret on the American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Nelson, Dwight
Date Created:
1975?
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

16. Dining room, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1978
Description:
Dining room table set for Christmas by Mrs. Tage Pousette. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

17. Reception line for Prince Bertil of Sweden at the American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1979-11-29
Description:
Prince Bertil, second from left, greets guests in lower level of American Swedish Institute.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

18. Breakfast room, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1980?
Description:
Side table and two chairs against one wall of the breakfast room 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.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

19. Breakfast room, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1980?
Description:
Kakelugn and bench seat 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.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

20. Turret on the American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1980?
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

21. Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf speaking at the American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Jacobsen, Mel
Date Created:
1982
Description:
King Carl XVI Gustaf speaking at a microphone in the Turnblad mansion.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

22. Ballroom, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1990?
Description:
Ballroom stage and skylight, third floor, 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.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Color transparencies

23. Bedroom, third floor, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1990?
Description:
This room was originally a guest bedroom, and has housed many exhibits on Swedish life, including weaving, over the years. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Color photographs

24. Breakfast room, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1990?
Description:
Bench and kakelugn or tile stove 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.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Color photographs

25. Carved wreath over the dining room fireplace, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1990?
Description:
Two trolls and a maiden carved in a wreath by Ulrich Steiner adorn the dining room fireplace 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.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Color transparencies

26. Clock over the fireplace in the grand hall, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1990?
Description:
Carved figures on either side of the clock represent day and night, one with eyes open and one with eyes closed. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Color transparencies

27. Detail of carving on the dining room sideboard, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1990?
Description:
This is a close-up of the carving detail on the side-board carved by Ulrich Steiner 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.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Color photographs

28. Detail of the grand hall fireplace, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1990?
Description:
This shows one of the "barbarians" holding up the fireplace in the grand hall 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.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Color transparencies

29. Dining room, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1990?
Description:
Table, chandelier, and fireplace in 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.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Color photographs

30. Display of church altar items, third floor studio, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1990?
Description:
Candelabra, font, and textiles on exhibit in the Turnblad mansion. View also shows details of the third floor studio windows. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Color transparencies

31. Grand Hall fireplace, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1990?
Description:
Single-story view of the carved mahogany fireplace in the grand hall 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.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Color transparencies

32. Grand staircase, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1990?
Description:
View of the Turnblad mansion main staircase from the grand hall, fireplace on the right. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Color transparencies

33. Music room, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1990?
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Color transparencies

34. Portrait hung in the hallway outside the music room, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1990?
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Color transparencies

35. Salon, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1990?
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Color photographs

36. Sideboard in the dining room, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1990?
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

37. Cherub detail, music room, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Steiner, Ulrich
Date Created:
2000?
Description:
The Turnblad mansion music room is adorned with 52 cherubs carved by Ulrich Steiner. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Color photographs

38. Detail of carving on sideboard, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
2001
Description:
Close-up of carving by Ulrich Steiner for the dining room sideboard 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.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Color photographs

39. Breakfast room, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Creator:
Sferra, Rik
Date Created:
2003
Description:
Bench and painting 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.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Color photographs

40. Salon, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
2005?
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Color photographs
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