{"product_id":"swedish-seattle-9781531629588","title":"Swedish Seattle","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Paul Norlen\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: United States - State \u0026amp; Local - Pacific Northwest (OR, WA)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSwedish 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arcadia Publishing Library Editions","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45133798637719,"sku":"9781531629588","price":2241.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781531629588.webp?v=1767282451","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/swedish-seattle-9781531629588","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}