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The 1893 Viking Ship exhibit will open in the spring.
Visit us at Good Templar Park, Geneva, IL, between 1:00 & 4:00 on these dates:
• April 24 • May 22 • July 17 • August 14 • September 18 • October 9
The first restoration of the "Viking" was in 1919. The Federation of Norwegian Womens Societies raised the necessary funds.


Declared one of the 10 most endangered landmarks in Illinois, this important, irreplaceable piece of our nation's and region's history must be preserved.

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 On display in Lincoln Park, Chicago

Viking ship in Lincoln Park, bow view photo: Vesterheim Museum, Decorah, IA

The head and tail are now in storage at the Museum of Science and Industry 		The Committee at the dedication of the Viking ship in Lincoln Park, November 6, 1920.
committee at the dedication of the Viking ship in Lincoln Parkphoto: Vesterheim Museum, Decorah, IA

The dedication of the Viking ship in Lincoln Park took place on November 6, 1920.
On this date, the Viking ship was transferred to the Commissioners of Lincoln Park (later to become part of the Chicago Park District)

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FROM NORWAY

AT THE "FAIR"

TO NEW ORLEANS

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