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When the Swedes Saved the Sesqui (Sort Of) Continued from Front Cover Suburban Estate of Banker Edward T Vol. 36, No. 2 Summer 2017 When The Swedes Saved The Sesqui It was June 2, 1926. The Sesqui-Centennial Hope for the Sesqui appeared in the form International Exposition was only two days of its first royal guests: Crown Prince Gustaf (Sort of) old, and already in trouble. Philadelphia’s Adolf of Sweden (a.k.a. Gustavus Adolphus, second world’s fair had opened on May 31 in later King Gustaf VI Adolf), and his consort, By Thomas H. Keels the reclaimed marshlands of League Island Princess Louise Alexandra. Philadelphia Park, at the southern tip of the city. Poor was their third American stop, after New planning, political corruption, inadequate York and Washington, on a world tour to funding, and pandemic graft had collided to promote Swedish business interests. When create a half-baked affair totally unprepared the royal couple had landed in New York to receive visitors. The massive stanchions on May 27, reporters had been won over by of the gigantic Liberty Bell that straddled their willingness to pose for pictures and South Broad Street at Oregon Avenue were answer questions. Americans were still shrouded in scaffolding. The two main especially impressed by Gustaf Adolf, who exhibition halls were crowded with workmen at 44 retained a youthful athleticism and unpacking crates and assembling displays. exuberance. While Princess Louise was Nearly every other fair building was still somewhat high-strung, retiring frequently under construction. Many guests – to nurse nervous headaches, the press including 250,000 Shriners whose annual officially pronounced her charming. convention had been scheduled to coincide with the Sesqui opening – were muttering The Swedes arrived in Philadelphia on the that the fair was already a first-rate flop. afternoon on June 1. Their destination was Whitemarsh Hall, the magnificent 300-acre continued on page 2 Connecting Cultures and Community When The Swedes Saved The Sesqui (Sort of) continued from front cover suburban estate of banker Edward T. The next morning, June 2, the Note from Stotesbury. Stotesbury, senior partner Stotesburys and the royal couple motored the Director of Drexel & Company, was reputed to be from Whitemarsh Hall through Fairmount Philadelphia’s wealthiest man. He and Park to Logan Circle. They were met by I suppose that as the Director of a his wife Lucretia (known as “Eva”) were in an honor guard of the First City Troop Swedish Museum, I should not admit charge of hospitality for the Sesqui’s most on horseback, who escorted them to that I have never particularly cared for distinguished guests. Whitemarsh Hall was Independence Hall. There, Mayor and aquavit. But then I met Christer Olsen a 147-room, six-floor mansion designed Mrs. Kendrick greeted the royal couple, of Arcus (maker of Aalborg and Linie by Horace Trumbauer in the Georgian and gave them a tour of the building and the aquavits) at the museum’s February style, surrounded by formal gardens Liberty Bell. The prince and princess then Skål event. After learning about and fountains. An aerial photograph of visited Old Swedes’ (Gloria Dei) in Queen aquavit’s long tradition in Sweden, Whitemarsh Hall taken on June 1 shows Village, the historic church founded by Norway and Denmark, hearing him a red carpet rolled down the front steps of Swedish settlers in the 17th century. describe how aquavit is made, and the mansion to welcome the royal party. discovering how to taste the various The royal party continued south to the notes of the different brands, I was Sesqui-Centennial, where the prince converted! What before had struck dedicated a replica of the Wicaco Block me as too strong, I now understand House, a log fort built around 1666 on the and appreciate in a new way. site of Old Swedes’ Church. He also laid the cornerstone for the John Morton Memorial Looking back on all that I have learned Building (now the ASHM). After a second and come to appreciate about Swedish dinner at Whitemarsh Hall that evening, culture over the last 11 years, it is the royal party was entertained at Joseph hard to imagine that almost all of the traditions, foods, artists and history E. Widener’s Lynnewood Hall in nearby that now hold a place in my heart and Elkins Park, where they were given a tour mind were new to me when I started of the magnificent Widener art collection. here. What an incredible journey of On June 3, Gustaf Adolf and Louise left discovery! All of us at ASHM are Philadelphia for a two-month tour of looking forward to sharing Swedish The prince and princess were installed in America. When they departed, they took and Scandinavian culture with our the Portico Suite, the largest and most along the aristocratic yet democratic air of new curator Trevor Brandt who will elegant guest suite at Whitemarsh Hall. grace that ennobled the Sesqui-Centennial begin working with us in June. That evening, the Stotesburys hosted a during their brief visit. The Sesqui would formal dinner for them. The guest list limp along until it closed on December 31, While we normally think of summer as included Mayor and Mrs. W. Freeland attracting fewer than five million paying a time to take physical journeys, why Kendrick, Senator and Mrs. George Wharton visitors and costing the city millions of not also embark on a learning journey Pepper, and forty others drawn from the dollars. Today, the American Swedish as you visit new places or perhaps catch city’s loftiest social circles. After dinner, Historical Museum remains as one of up on reading this summer? Share it two hundred guests joined the party in the few surviving links to this forgotten with us on Instagram or Facebook. the Ballroom for a musical evening world’s fair. We’d love to hear from you! featuring tenor Giovanni Martinelli of the Metropolitan Opera. THOMAS H. KEELS (www.thomaskeels.com) is the author of the recently published Sesqui! Greed, Graft, and the Forgotten World’s Fair of 1926. He wishes to thank Whitemarsh Hall historians Richard Billig and Edward Zwicker IV for sharing their research on the royal visit, Tracey Beck and the Springfield Township Historical Society for use of the photographs of Whitemarsh Hall. THOMAS H. KEELS will be speaking about his book at the ASHM on June 14. 2 WinterSummer 2012-13 2017 | Vol. 36,30, No. 24 Meet ASHM’s New Curator, Trevor Brandt Trevor Brandt is honored to join the staff This exhibit explores the long life of a Penn- of the American Swedish Historical sylvania loom and the survival of handweav- Museum as the Curator. Trevor earned his ing techniques into the twenty-first century. B.A. degrees in history and political science with minors in German and the Classics Trevor also worked as a curatorial intern from the Pennsylvania State University. at the Speaker’s House in Trappe, After graduating from Penn State, Trevor Pennsylvania, before accepting an pursued graduate studies with the invitation to join the museum’s board. Winterthur Program in American Material Trevor now serves as chair of the collections Culture and the University of Delaware. committee and oversees the museum’s At Winterthur, Trevor studied eighteenth archaeological, decorative arts, and nineteenth century immigrants and architectural, and archival materials. their material expressions of identity. These experiences have prepared Trevor Trevor’s focus on objects and identities to preserve and exhibit the array of Trevor has given talks on his work at a culminated in his M.A. thesis, which objects housed at the American Swedish symposium in Philadelphia and a board explores the creation and usage of primarily Historical Museum. With this background of trustees meeting at Winterthur, and he German-language religious prints. and his specialty in American looks forward to upcoming conference Preparation for this research led to Trevor’s immigration history, Trevor is eager to participation in Atlanta, Georgia. While enrollment in classes at the Moravian steward the museum’s collection while Trevor’s research has concentrated on Archives in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. promoting deeper appreciation for the these religious objects, he has also Here, he honed his foreign-language contributions of Swedes and those of undertaken professional development research abilities by learning to read Swedish descent to American history. through several internships. historic German scripts. These experiences included co-curating a permanent exhibit within the Winterthur Museum’s Textile Galleries. SmörgåsBeer on the Terrace Mark your calendars now for the SmörgåsBeer party goers will have the American Swedish Historical Museum’s chance to play trivia and lawn games as annual SmörgåsBeer event on July 29! well as a traditional Swedish Tipsrunda Spend a gorgeousl summer evening at the or quiz walk through the museum. Museum in FDR Park enjoying local and What better way to pass a summer evening international beer while sampling traditional than tasting new beers, challenging friends Swedish food with a modern twist. This to unique games, and dancing the night year’s breweries include Agrilla Brewing away to the retro mix of DJ JCLEF. Amazing Company, Boxcar Brewing Co., Carlsberg, prizes for fun experiences will also be raffled Naked Brewing Company, St. Benjamin off throughout the evening. Brewing Company, Rekorderlig Cider, and new this year, Liquid Alchemy mead SmörgåsBeer will be held Saturday, July and cider. Be sure to check back on the 29th from 5-9pm. General tickets are Museum’s event page as we continue to $30 in advance, and $35 at the door. The event is still accepting sponsorships add more breweries. Special designated driver price of $10 is from the business community. If you are also available. 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