Photograph - Danish American Center Sign.
A2023.0003.0001
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Title
Photograph - Danish American Center SignCreation Date
June 2009Materials
Dimensions
10 in. H x 15 in. W
Description
This color photograph depicts the former sign in front of the Danish American Center building in Minneapolis. This sign was hand-carved and painted in the winter and spring of 2008/2009. It was designed and painted by Susan Skovbo Loschknohl who also designed the DAC logo.. The sign structure was made by Svend Petersen and both sides were hand-carved by Bent Paulsen.. It was unveiled on Danish Day 2009.This building started as a home for Danish seniors in 1924 and the building of Danebo was later repurposed as a non-profit cultural organization known as the Danish American Center in 2005.