Scandinavia House - The Nordic Center in America
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| Established | 2000 |
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| Location | 58 Park Avenue, Manhattan, New York, USA |
| Website | Scandinavia House - The Nordic Center in America |
Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America is The American-Scandinavian Foundation's cultural center in midtown Manhattan dedicated to preserving the history of the Scandinavian and Nordic countries' cultural impact in the United States[1] through a wide variety of exhibits and programming.[2] The Nordic Center was designed by architect James Stewart Polshek and opened to the public in 2000[3] with a visit from King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden and their eldest daughter Princess Victoria; Princess Martha Louise of Norway; and Princess Benedikte of Denmark .[1]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Edward Wong (2000-10-18). From Ingmar to Ikea, New Center Gives City a Nordic Touch. The New York Times. Retrieved on 2008-03-25.
- ^ Lawrence Van Gelder (2000-10-17). Footlights: Trans-Atlantic Link. The New York Times. Retrieved on 2008-03-25.
- ^ Roberta Smith (2000-11-03). Design Review; A Smorgasbord of Nifty Ideas. The New York Times. Retrieved on 2008-03-25.
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