A 'Swenglish' journey through family photos, notes and postcards
from the early 20th century.

2019-06-16

G.027.1 - Schiller Monument, Lincoln Park, Chicago (1904)




To: Gustaf Ekman, Galeton, PA
From: Gerda, Chicago, 1904 (June or July 28 ?)

Käre broder! Mycken tack för brefvet. Jag skall bara sända några rader för ro skull o tala om att jag mår bra. Jag skall snart skrifva mer. Kära hälsningar från Gerda

Dear brother, Many thanks for the letter. I'm just sending a few lines for no special reason to let you know I'm well. I'll write more soon. Love from Gerda

The Schiller Monument in Lincoln Park, Chicago, was installed in 1886. It is a recast from the original sculpture by Ernst Rau in Marbach, Schiller's birthplace in southwest Germany. The statue in Chicago is an example of donations made by immigrant groups to honor important figures from their homeland. Schiller's poem ”Ode to Joy” was used for the chorale finale of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.

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