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1. Chandelier, dining room, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
2001
Description:
Chandelier and carved wreath above the dining room table 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

2. Grand Hall, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
2000?
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Color photographs

3. Library, second floor, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis,, Minnesota

Date Created:
1991
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Color transparencies

4. Salon or drawing room, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

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

5. Reading room on second floor, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

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

6. 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

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

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

8. 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

9. Library, second floor, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis,, Minnesota

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

10. 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

11. Dala painting, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Engman, Bengt
Date Created:
1990?
Description:
Folk artwork painted in the style called Dalmalning, named after the province of Dalarna, Sweden.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Color photographs

12. 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

13. Ceiling detail above grand staircase, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1990?
Description:
View of the ceiling detail above the grand staircase. The fleur de lis located near the Visby window at the top of the main staircase 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. Art studio, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1990?
Description:
Third floor studio used as exhibit on Varmland, 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

17. Panel detail for the American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Engman, Bengt
Date Created:
1984
Description:
Dala-style painting by the Swedish artist, Bengt Engman.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Color photographs

18. Meeting room on the lower level of the American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1984
Description:
Room with Dala-style mural painted by Swedish artist Bengt Engman. Catering kitchen on the left.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Color photographs

19. Meeting room on the lower level of the American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1984
Description:
Room with Dala-style mural painted by Swedish artist Bengt Engman in 1983, telling the story of Swedish emigration to America.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Color photographs

20. Carved medallion over the fireplace in the dining room, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1980?
Description:
This carving depicts a scene from the Swedish legend, Den Bergtagna. 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. Third floor room, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1978
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

22. Library, second floor, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis,, Minnesota

Date Created:
1970?
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

23. Hallway to the music room, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1970?
Description:
Part of the music room with paintings of Christina, Lillian, and Swan J. Turnblad on the left. 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

24. Hallway outside the music room, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1970?
Description:
End of the music room featuring paintings of Christina, Lillian, and Swan J. Turnblad. 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

25. Ceiling of the grand hall, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1970?
Description:
View upwards two stories to the ceiling about the grand hall 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

26. Christmas table setting in the dining room of the American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1960?
Description:
Fine tableware and Christmas angel chimes decorate a Swedish Christmas table. 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

27. Window, depicting the sacking of Visby in 1361, by the Danish king Valdemar Atterdag. American Institute of Swedish Arts, Literature and Science, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1940?
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

28. Second floor balcony, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Larson, H.
Date Created:
1940?
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

29. Kitchen, Gust Carlson home, Duluth, Minnesota

Date Created:
1940?
Description:
Large kitchen with big porcelain sink, breakfast nook visible in back corner.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

30. Varmland exhibit in the second floor dressing room of the American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1933
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

31. Swedish artifacts on exhibit in the music room of the American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1933
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

32. Spinning and weaving exhibit, third floor studio, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1933
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

33. Salon or drawing room, American Swedish Institute, featuring an exhibit of artifacts from Skone province of Sweden, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1933
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

34. Salon in the American Swedish Institute, featuring an exhibit on the artifacts of Halsingland, Sweden, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1933
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

35. Hallway next to the music room in the American Swedish Institute showing artifacts from the Vastergotland province of Sweden, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1933
Description:
Exhibit in the hallway was installed in the fall season. Dense display of regional artifacts. A man, possibly a staff member, guards the exhibit. 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

36. Den, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1933
Description:
Moorish style den on the first 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.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

37. Dalarna exhibit, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1933
Description:
Turnblad mansion music room with an exhibit of artifacts from the Dalarna province of Sweden.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

38. Balcony surrounding the Great Hall, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1933
Description:
Fall exhibit, showing coats of arms of the twenty four provinces of Sweden, second floor balcony, 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

39. Studio for Lillian Turnblad, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1930?
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

40. Smoking room in the lower level of the American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1930?
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

41. Moorish room, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

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

42. Library, second floor, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis,, Minnesota

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

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

Date Created:
1930?
Description:
Interior view of the foot of the main staircase in the Turnblad mansion, featuring winged lions. 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)

44. Bookcases in the reading room, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1930?
Description:
Interior view of the reading room, with the bookcases full of books. 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)

45. Billiard room in the lower level of the American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1930?
Description:
Kakelugn and seating in the former billiard room of the 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

46. Bedroom, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1930?
Description:
Interior view of bedroom in the Turnblad mansion with 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.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Negatives (photographic)

47. Bedroom, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1930?
Description:
Interior view of empty bedroom in the Turnblad mansion with kakelugn or tile stove. 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)

48. Ballroom, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1930?
Description:
Empty third floor ballroom, looking toward the stage. 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)

49. Salon or drawing room, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1930-05-06
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Negatives (photographic)

50. Reading room, second floor, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1930-05-06
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Negatives (photographic)

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

Date Created:
1930-05-06
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Negatives (photographic)

52. Library, second floor, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis,, Minnesota

Date Created:
1930-05-05
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Negatives (photographic)

53. Grand Hall, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1930-05-05
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Negatives (photographic)

54. Bookcases in the reading room, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1930
Description:
Interior view of the bookcases full of books in the reading 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:
Negatives (photographic)
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