CityScapes | Friends of the Viking Ship

7 Oct 2009

Powerhouse High wins project of the year honors from Landmarks Illinois in statewide awards

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Excerpts from Chicago Tribune – CityScapes by Blair Kamin, October 7, 2009 There was so much Olympics-related news last week that this one slipped through the cracks: The transformation of the Sears, Roebuck & Co. Power House, featured on this … Continued

26 Jun 2008

Viking ship from 1893 Chicago world’s fair begins much-needed voyage to restoration

by 1893 Viking | posted in: In The Media, Stabilization | 1

the June 26, 2008 article by Chicago Tribune reporter Gerry Smith Built in Norway in 1892, the ship was modeled after a vessel called the Gokstad that had been excavated from a Viking warrior’s grave two years earlier and was … Continued

Friends of the Viking Ship

17 hours ago

For the past thirteen years, the Geneva History Museum has invited local nonprofit organizations to decorate a Christmas tree. Continuing the tradition of recent years, trees will be hosted at different businesses around downtown Geneva. Friends of the Viking Ship is participating again this year and would love your vote!Cast your vote for your favorite Giving Tree at the Geneva History Museum or visit genevahistorymuseum.org/geneva-giving-trees/Each vote costs $1**Online votes require a minimum bid of $5 (or 5 votes)The winning organization keeps 100% of the funds pledged in support of their tree, while the remaining organizations split their winnings 50/50 with the Museum.
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