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.
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 Turnblad mansion from the front gates. 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 by stone carver Herman G. 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.
View of the mansion from Park Avenue, American and Swedish flags flying over the main entrance. 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 Turnblad mansion 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.
Night time view of the mansion lit up. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
The link between the Swan J. Turnblad mansion and carriage house before the installation of the Posten window. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Swan J. Turnblad mansion from 26th Street. View includes the carriage house and the link to 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.
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.
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.
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.
Fanciful gargoyle carved by Herman Schlink on the exterior 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.
Stone carving of a creature's head on one corner 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 the table and sideboard in the dining 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.
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.
Cherub and fruit, carved into the ceiling of 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.
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.
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.
View of the Turnblad mansion from the front lawn. 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 Swan J. Turnblad residence from the front lawn. 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 entrance to the American Swedish Institute, 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.
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.
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.
The main entrance of the East Lake Branch of Minneapolis Public Library at 2727 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota. This facility housed the library branch from 1976 to 2005.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The circulation desk of the East Lake Branch of Minneapolis Public Library at 2727 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota. This facility housed the library branch from 1976 to 2005.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The main entrance of the East Lake Branch of Minneapolis Public Library at 2727 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota. This facility housed the library branch from 1976 to 2005.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The circulation desk of the East Lake Branch of Minneapolis Public Library at 2727 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota. This facility housed the library branch from 1976 to 2005.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
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.
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.
Exterior view of the rear of the mansion on the side facing the carriage house. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Chimney tower on the back side 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.
Detail of the Turnblad mansion carriage house before the link was built in 1983. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Exterior view of the Carriage house entrance before the link to the main house was built in 1983. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Exterior view of Swan J. Turnblad mansion 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.
View of the mansion from the Oakland Avenue side, including the iron fence. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Elaborate ceiling decoration in the Turnblad mansion salon or drawing room as restored in 1975. 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.
Construction site of Bethel Student housing, Arden Village buildings, during winter on Arden Hills Campus. Trucks, cars, and various construction equipment is spread across the area.
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
Scandia church approaching the Arden Hills Campus on the back of a truck. The procession on the road is lead by a truck bearing a ""Wide Load"" sign followed by the truck carrying the church as they approach a sign that reads ""Arden Hills Valentine Park"".
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
Sign "Private Driveway Bethel College" at the entry to Arden Hills campus with College building visible in the distance during winter. Picture is facing towards the East entrance from Old Snelling Avenue.
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
The fiction section of the Northeast branch of Minneapolis Public Library which was built at 2200 Central Avenue Northeas in Minneapolis in 1972 to replace the 1915 Central Avenue branch at the same location.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The Northeast branch of Minneapolis Public Library was built at 2200 Central Avenue Northeas in Minneapolis in 1972 to replace the 1915 Central Avenue branch at the same location.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The North Regional Library, at 1315 Lowry Avenue North, is part of Minneapolis Public Library. Designed by Minneapolis architectural firm Miller Dunwiddie, the building opened in 1971, and was renovated in 2007.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Interior of the North Regional Library, at 1315 Lowry Avenue North, which is part of Minneapolis Public Library. Designed by Minneapolis architectural firm Miller Dunwiddie, the building opened in 1971, and was renovated in 2007.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The North Regional Library, at 1315 Lowry Avenue North, is part of Minneapolis Public Library. Designed by Minneapolis architectural firm Miller Dunwiddie, the building opened in 1971, and was renovated in 2007.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The North Regional Library, at 1315 Lowry Avenue North, is part of Minneapolis Public Library. Designed by Minneapolis architectural firm Miller Dunwiddie, the building opened in 1971, and was renovated in 2007.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The North Regional Library, at 1315 Lowry Avenue North, is part of Minneapolis Public Library. Designed by Minneapolis architectural firm Miller Dunwiddie, the building opened in 1971, and was renovated in 2007.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Interior of the North Regional Library, at 1315 Lowry Avenue North, which is part of Minneapolis Public Library. Designed by Minneapolis architectural firm Miller Dunwiddie, the building opened in 1971, and was renovated in 2007.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The North Regional Library, at 1315 Lowry Avenue North, is part of Minneapolis Public Library. Designed by Minneapolis architectural firm Miller Dunwiddie, the building opened in 1971, and was renovated in 2007.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The children's area in the North Regional Library, at 1315 Lowry Avenue North, which is part of Minneapolis Public Library. Designed by Minneapolis architectural firm Miller Dunwiddie, the building opened in 1971, and was renovated in 2007.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Interior of the North Regional Library, at 1315 Lowry Avenue North, which is part of Minneapolis Public Library. Designed by Minneapolis architectural firm Miller Dunwiddie, the building opened in 1971, and was renovated in 2007.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Hilltop view of driveway between East Parking Lot and Physical Education Center, now the Robertson Center, under construction with Nelson Residence in background. Original photograph has markings directing how to use the photograph in a publication.
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
The plaza outside the Central Library of Minneapolis Public Library in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This facility, at 300 Nicollet Mall, was built in 1961 and housed the library until 2002.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Hilltop view looking southeast towards Academic Center and Fine Arts Center college buildings under construction. Partial wall and frames visible with crane in the background.
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
First floor and pillars visible on the construction site of the Learning Resources Center which includes the Dining Hall and will later become the Hagstrom Student Services Center.
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
Two-block depression looking northeast from approximately South Seventh Street between Third and Fourth avenues, showing Municipal Building, also known as Minneapolis City Hall or Hennepin County Courthouse. The excavated space is for the foundation of the Hennepin County Government Center.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Looking toward the entrance to the Turnblad mansion 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.
This is the facade and front door to the American Swedish Institute 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.
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.
Lion head and copper downspout in a corner 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 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.
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.
Wintertime view of the Turnblad mansion with decorations over the front entrance. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Window washers work 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.
Construction site of the installation of Bells on the south wall of the Seminary Chapel, Jan. 1970. Snow blankets the ground as two men use long ladders and scaffolding for the installation.
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
The Fillebrown House located at 4753 Lake Avenue, formerly 303 Lake Avenue. The property is on the National Register of Historic Places and is also known as the Red Chalet and the C. P. Noyes Cottage.
Aerial view of the Municipal Building, also known as Minneapolis City Hall and Hennepin County Courthouse, and surrounding blocks and streets, looking north.
From 1968 to 1986, the Milaca Community Library was located in a corner building at 145 West First Street that had formerly housed the Nordic Cafe. Founded in 1959, ECRL is the oldest existing regional public library system in Minnesota. Headquartered in Cambridge, it is a consolidated library system with 14 libraries and Outreach Services and serves residents in Aitkin, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine counties.
The Priley Fountain, is a feature of the Duluth Civic Center that draws residents, downtown workers, and visitors. Joseph Carl Priley (1902-1981), born in Duluth, was elected in 1953 to the office of Finance Commissioner of the City of Duluth. He was elected Second District County Commissioner in 1958, serving until his retirement in December 1974. "Petunia Joe" instituted a civic beautification program which received national attention and a letter of appreciation from Lady Bird Johnson. On July 26, 1970, Mayor Ben Boo dedicated the courthouse fountain and circular drive to Mr. Priley for his courthouse flower gardens. He was also a well known musician, playing the viola in the Duluth symphony. In 1986, Duluth city officials announced they would extend the streetscape project to include the Civic Center. The $900,000 project involved paving Priley Drive and the sidewalks with bricks, renovating the fountain, and planting trees and shrubs.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
The Priley Fountain, is a feature of the Civic Center that draws residents, downtown workers, and visitors. Joseph Carl Priley (1902-1981), born in Duluth, was elected in 1953 to the office of Finance Commissioner of the City of Duluth. He was elected Second District County Commissioner in 1958, serving until his retirement in December 1974. "Petunia Joe" instituted a civic beautification program which received national attention and a letter of appreciation from Lady Bird Johnson. On July 26, 1970, Mayor Ben Boo dedicated the courthouse fountain and circular drive to Mr. Priley for his courthouse flower gardens. He was also a well known musician, playing the viola in the Duluth symphony. In 1986, Duluth city officials announced they would extend the streetscape project to include the Civic Center. The $900,000 project involved paving Priley Drive and the sidewalks with bricks, renovating the fountain, and planting trees and shrubs.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
View from First Street in downtown Duluth. The 1910 Soo Line depot is at the far right at Sixth Avenue West and Superior Street. The newspaper announced in 1971, plans for a 13-story apartment building for the middle-income elderly on the site of the Soo Line Depot which was razed in August of 1972. The 1892 Union Depot at 506 West Michigan Street becomes the St. Louis County Heritage and Arts Center. A January 11, 1973, newspaper article announced the St. Louis County Board received $201,250 for historical preservation and restoration of Duluth's Union Depot. The Depot was purchased from Burlington Northern for $137,500. The county serves as landlord, which averts tax problems. On March 19, 1973, Don Shank turned the first shovel of dirt for Lake Superior Museum of Transportation and Industry known by locals as the Train Museum.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections