Swedish Seattle (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780738548081)

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.

Author: Paul Norlen
ISBN-10: 0738548081
ISBN-13: 9780738548081
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Language: English
Published: 10/10/2007
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.73lbs
Size: 9.26h x 6.49w x 0.39d