Swedish Landmarks in the Delaware Valley
Author | : Esther Chilstrom-Meixner |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 58 |
Release | : 1972 |
Genre | : Delaware |
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Author | : Esther Chilstrom-Meixner |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 58 |
Release | : 1972 |
Genre | : Delaware |
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Author | : Margaret Murray Thorell |
Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | : 132 |
Release | : 2011 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780738573939 |
The first Swedish settlers in America embarked from Gothenburg, Sweden, and sailed into Delaware Bay, arriving at what is now Wilmington. The fearless Swedish and Finnish settlers left their mark in the Delaware Valley and on many sites in the area, particularly its churches and famous log cabins. The photographs in Images of America: Swedes of the Delaware Valley depict the depth of Swedish American influence on the area, from early log cabins to John Morton, signer of the Declaration of Independence, to IKEA and the American Swedish Historical Museum. The museum, located in the heart of the Delaware Valley, is dedicated to preserving and promoting Swedish American culture, heritage, and traditions.
Author | : David E. Washburn |
Publisher | : Inquiry International |
Total Pages | : 262 |
Release | : 1981 |
Genre | : Minorities |
ISBN | : 9780822942061 |
Author | : |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 608 |
Release | : 1968 |
Genre | : Historic buildings |
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Author | : Alan H. Winquist |
Publisher | : Minnesota Historical Society |
Total Pages | : 377 |
Release | : 2009-06-26 |
Genre | : Historic sites |
ISBN | : 0873517040 |
With over 1.3 million Swedish Americans in residence, it is no surprise that the United States has a wealth of landmarks that pay homage to the Swedish people and culture. Touring Swedish America details the locations, histories, and stories behind more than 1,000 such places, including the charming Holy Trinity Church, built in stone and brick in Wilmington, Delaware; the rustic S.M. Swenson log cabin in Austin, Texas; the water tower in the form of a rosemaled coffee cup in Stanton, Iowa; and actress Ann-Margaret's handprints outside the Mann Chinese Theater in West Hollywood, California. Published in conjunction with the Swedish Council of America, Touring Swedish America is the comprehensive guide to historic towns, homes, and churches erected during the mass Swedish migration beginning in 1840s, as well as the art, architecture, schools, hospitals, businesses, museums, and gardens still in use today. Organized by state and featuring easy-to-use appendixes that outline sites on the National Register of Historic Places, this comprehensive guide with handy regional maps is the perfect tool for all travelers on the hunt for slices of their Swedish past.
Author | : United States. National Park Service |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 554 |
Release | : 1968 |
Genre | : Historic buildings |
ISBN | : |
Author | : |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 306 |
Release | : 1987 |
Genre | : Historic buildings |
ISBN | : |
Author | : |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 260 |
Release | : 1985 |
Genre | : Historic buildings |
ISBN | : |
Author | : |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 600 |
Release | : 1972 |
Genre | : Swedish Americans |
ISBN | : |
Author | : United States. National Park Service |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 160 |
Release | : 1976 |
Genre | : Government publications |
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