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 AmericanSwedishInstitute 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 AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
Exterior view of the Turnblad mansion from the front yard. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
Exterior view of the Turnblad mansion taken from the south side, showing the wrought iron fence and stone wall. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the AmericanSwedishInstitute 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 AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
Exterior 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 AmericanSwedishInstitute 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 AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
Exterior view of the Turnblad mansion, taken from Park Avenue and 26th Street. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
View of the mansion from the front lawn. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
Swan J. Turnblad mansion from Park Avenue. The fence, trees, and mansion are covered with snow. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
View of the Swan J. Turnblad residence from Park Avenue and 26th Street. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
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 AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
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 AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
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 AmericanSwedishInstitute 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 AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
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 AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
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 AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
AmericanSwedishInstitute board around a table in the Turnblad mansion, Mike Holm as president, Lillian Turnblad on his left. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
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 AmericanSwedishInstitute 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 AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
Kakelugn and bench seat in the breakfast room of the Turnblad mansion. The dccor in this room is in the Rococo Revival style. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
Side chairs, small table, and chest 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 AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
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 AmericanSwedishInstitute 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 AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
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 AmericanSwedishInstitute 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 AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
Interior view of the dining room, featuring the fireplace, sideboard, and dining table. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
Interior view of the Turnblad mansion's dining room. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
This is the facade and front door to the AmericanSwedishInstitute building. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
Entrance door to the Turnblad mansion open to the Grand Hall. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the AmericanSwedishInstitute 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 AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
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 AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
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 AmericanSwedishInstitute 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 AmericanSwedishInstitute 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 AmericanSwedishInstitute 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 AmericanSwedishInstitute 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 AmericanSwedishInstitute 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 AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
Turnblad mansion salon or drawing room in the Rococo Revival style, as it appeared before it became the AmericanSwedishInstitute gift shop. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
View of the AmericanSwedishInstitute 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 AmericanSwedishInstitute 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 AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
Turnblad mansion music room with a textile exhibit done by the AmericanSwedishInstitute exhibition committee, assisted by Miss Lillian Turnblad and Mr. Swan Turnblad. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
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 AmericanSwedishInstitute 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 AmericanSwedishInstitute 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 AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
Exterior view of the mansion from the front lawn. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
Exterior view of the mansion from the front lawn. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the AmericanSwedishInstitute 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 AmericanSwedishInstitute 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 AmericanSwedishInstitute 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 AmericanSwedishInstitute 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 AmericanSwedishInstitute 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 AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
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 AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
View of the wooden door to the carriage house of the Turnblad mansion, showing the horse head carved by Herman Schlink. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
Exterior view of the Turnblad carriage house from the east side. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the AmericanSwedishInstitute 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 AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
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 AmericanSwedishInstitute 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 AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
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 AmericanSwedishInstitute 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 AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
Thermometer installed between carved columns in the dining room of the Turnblad mansion. Many rooms have two of these elaborately cast thermometers. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
Table set for Christmas dinner, display in the Turnblad mansion. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
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 AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
Christmas tree in the alcove, poinsettias and garlands bedeck the ornately carved dining room in the Turnblad mansion. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
View of the Turnblad mansion dining room, looking toward the carved sideboard. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
Elaborate carvings cover the ceiling and woodwork 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 AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
Mansion photographed from the corner of Park Avenue and Oakland. Mansion is hidden by the trees on Oakland. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
Exterior detail of the Turnblad mansion. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the AmericanSwedishInstitute 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 AmericanSwedishInstitute 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 AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
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 AmericanSwedishInstitute 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 AmericanSwedishInstitute 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 AmericanSwedishInstitute 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 AmericanSwedishInstitute 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 AmericanSwedishInstitute 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 AmericanSwedishInstitute 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 AmericanSwedishInstitute 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 AmericanSwedishInstitute 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 AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
Maypole is on the grounds of the AmericanSwedishInstitute for a Midsummer celebration. The dancers include people of all ages wearing Swedish costumes.
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 AmericanSwedishInstitute 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 AmericanSwedishInstitute 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 AmericanSwedishInstitute 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 AmericanSwedishInstitute 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 AmericanSwedishInstitute 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 AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.
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 AmericanSwedishInstitute in 1929.