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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
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Swedish Seattle

Swedish Seattle

Norlen, Paul

Paperback

Series: Images of America

General PhotographyGeneral Racism & Ethnic StudiesRegional: Pacific Northwest

Publisher Price: $24.99

ISBN10: 0738548081
ISBN13: 9780738548081
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Published: Oct 10 2007
Pages: 128
Weight: 0.73
Height: 0.39 Width: 6.49 Depth: 9.26
Language: English
Swedish immigrants began arriving in Seattle in the 1880s, and by 1900 had formed a thriving community of churches, businesses, social clubs, labor organizations, choruses, and dance groups, as well as a Swedish-language press. Their civic accomplishments are exemplified by well-known Seattle institutions founded by Swedish immigrants, including a national department store chain and a world-class medical facility, which began as Swedish Hospital. The story of the Swedish community in Seattle is also a personal history of families and friends building a new life as Americans. Swedish culture is perhaps most publicly visible in annual celebrations such as Midsummer and Lucia. A lively local interest in Swedish music and dance suggests that Swedish Seattle is not limited to residents who happen to be of Swedish descent.

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