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placemaker’s news: august 2025 – immigration

Our newsletter has moved over to our blog! This first one talks about different themes we will be writing about and invites participation from all of you. Immigration is featured with two stories from Australia and one about my great grandfather who immigrated from Iceland to Minnesota (USA).

August 11, 2025

Architecture, Creative Placemaking, Newsletter, Public Art, Society, Traditions
Immigration: Icelandic Settlements in Minnesota

Featured image at the top: Donna Biel (nee Gislason) hiking with her Icelandic sweater. My Aunt Olive has spent decades documenting our family tree. She has researched churches, cemeteries, libraries and…

July 30, 2025

Europe, Literature, Music, Society, Textiles, Traditions, Travel, United States