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.
Hand-carved mahogany fireplace on which two carved "barbarians" representing youth and maturity hold up either side of the mantel. Porcelain urns with Turnblad's initials sit on the mantelpiece. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Dining room fireplace nook with side benches designed and carved by Ulrich Steiner for the Swan J. 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.
Fireplace with portrait of the King of Sweden displayed on an easel in honor of the king's birthday. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Carved wood fireplace in the Turnblad mansion decorated for Christmas. 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 first floor great hall, featuring the two-story fireplace and the original carpeting. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Carved wood fireplace and grand staircase are significant features 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.
Two-story view of the carved 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.
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.
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.