Capitol Park Fountain and Bjorgvin Singing Society | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

Capitol Park Fountain and Bjorgvin Singing Society

Capitol Park Fountain and Bjorgvin Singing Society | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Group portrait of uniformed members of the Bjorgvin Singing Society of Chicago, most of whom were born in Bergen, Norway, taken in front the Centennial Fountain at the Executive Residence, 130 East Gilman Street. The singers had participated in a Sangerfest and memorial services for Ole Bull in the Ole Bull room in the Residence. Erected in the Capitol Park in 1878, the fountain was moved to the Governor's Mansion in 1912.
DESCRIPTION
Group portrait of uniformed members of the Bjorgvin Singing Society of Chicago, most of whom were born in Bergen, Norway, taken in front the Centennial Fountain at the Executive Residence, 130 East Gilman Street. The singers had participated in a Sangerfest and memorial services for Ole Bull in the Ole Bull room in the Residence. Erected in the Capitol Park in 1878, the fountain was moved to the Governor's Mansion in 1912.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:17860
Creation Date: 06 03 1932
Creator Name:McVicar, Angus B., 1903-1964
City:Madison
County:Dane
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Photo Copy Service photographs and negatives, 1925-1983
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:negative, original
Original Format Number:PH 6058.3461B
Original Dimensions:10 x 8 inches
SUBJECTS
Singers
Trees
Dresses
Uniforms
Children
Men
Outdoor photography
Portraits, Group
Women
Flags
Fountains
Musical groups

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