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[[Image:Baltiska 1914a.jpg|thumb|225px|The Baltic Exhibition, 1914,]]
[[Image:Baltiska 1914a.jpg|thumb|225px|The Baltic Exhibition, 1914]]
'''The Baltic Exhibition''' was held in [[Malmö]], [[Sweden]] from May 15, 1914 through October 4, 1914.<ref>[http://books.google.com/books?id=AyIU6XIeDKwC&pg=PA64&dq=The+climax+of+the+development+of+international+exhibition+activities+in+the+Baltic+sea+region&hl=en&sa=X&ei=r0TVU_KQLIeeyAS13oHIDg&ved=0CCcQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q&f=false Baltic Sea] ''google.com''. Retrieved: July 27, 2014.</ref> (The official closing date, September 30, was later extended by four days, as permitted in the general rules.)<ref name="BU Wiki">[[:sv:Baltiska utställningen|Baltiska utställningen.]] ''sv.wikipedia.org''. Retrieved: December 1, 2013.</ref>
The '''Baltic Exhibition''' ({{langx|sv|Baltiska utställningen}}) was held in [[Malmö]], [[Sweden]] from 15 May to 4 October 1914.<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=AyIU6XIeDKwC&dq=The+climax+of+the+development+of+international+exhibition+activities+in+the+Baltic+sea+region&pg=PA64 Baltic Sea] ''google.com''. Retrieved: July 27, 2014.</ref> (The official closing date, September 30, was later extended by four days, as permitted in the general rules.)<ref>''Officiell berattelse ofver Baltiska utställningen i Malmo 1914'' by H. F. Ahlstrom, (Malmo: Forlagsaktiebolagetes i Malmo boktryckeri, 1915-1921).</ref>


==A Swedish world's fair==
==A Swedish world's fair==
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[[Image:Åhlens paviljong.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Åhléns Pavilion.]]
[[Image:Åhlens paviljong.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Åhléns Pavilion.]]
The Baltic Games were held at the same time; the swimming competitions, lasting for twelve days, attracted many internationally known athletes.
The [[Baltic Games (1914)|Baltic Games]] were held at the same time, and to this day, they were one of the largest sporting events ever held in Malmö. After the Olympics in Stockholm in 1912, interest in sports had rapidly increased in Sweden, and this was one of the reasons why the Baltic Games became so large. The games were divided into three competition periods: gymnastics (June 7-10), "traditional" competitive sports (June 28-July 12), and sailing (August 6-9). The swimming competitions, lasting for twelve days, attracted many internationally known athletes.


For the occasion, many of Malmö's parks were renovated and a large new park, [[Pildammsparken]], was created. The [[Swedes|Swedish]] architect [[Ferdinand Boberg]] designed several of the exhibition buildings, most of which were removed soon after the event closed.<ref name="BU Wiki"/> The [[Åhléns]] Pavilion, relocated to the town of [[Insjön]] in [[Dalarna]], was one of the few structures to survive.<ref>[http://www.fotevikensmuseum.se/pdf/Baltiskan.pdf Baltiska utställningen i Malmö 1914] ''fotevikensmuseum.se.org''. Retrieved: December 1, 2013.</ref> The songs ''[[Göran Svenning and David Hellström#Compositions|Malmövalsen]]''<ref>[http://ia700807.us.archive.org/30/items/SvenningAndHellstrm/02Malmvalsen.pdf ''Malmövalsen''] ''archive.org''. Retrieved: December 1, 2013.</ref> and ''Baltirullan'',<ref>[http://www.malmovisan.se/tjo/texter/17baltirullantext.html ''Baltirullan''] ''malmovisan.se''. Retrieved: December 1, 2013.</ref> written to celebrate the fair, have lived on through recordings in both Sweden and the [[United States]].<ref name="Ericson 1971">''På nöjets estrader'' by Uno Myggan Ericson, (Stockholm: Bonnier, 1971) pp. 165 - 167.</ref><ref>[http://www.loc.gov/jukebox/recordings/detail/id/7313 ''The Baltic Exposition waltz''] ''loc.gov''. Retrieved: December 1, 2013.</ref> The latter song can be found at video-sharing websites<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Utst%C3%A4llningsvisan+Baltirullan+&sm=3 Utställningsvisan (Baltirullan)] ''youtube.com''. Retrieved: December 1, 2013.</ref> and digital download services in a recording from 2008.<ref>''Tjo va' det viftar!'' (Malmö: Kulturföreningen Gÿssla, 2008).</ref>
For the occasion, many of Malmö's parks were renovated and a large new park, [[Pildammsparken]], was created. The [[Swedes|Swedish]] architect [[Ferdinand Boberg]] designed several of the exhibition buildings, most of which were removed soon after the event closed.<ref name="BU 1914">''Baltiska utstallningen 1914'' by Göran Christenson; Anne-Marie Ericsson; Per-Jan Pehrsson, (Lund: Signum, 1989 ).</ref> Remaining in Pildammsparken today is the Royal Pavilion, now called the Margareta Pavilion. The [[Åhléns]] Pavilion, relocated to the town of [[Insjön]] in [[Dalarna]], was one of the few structures to survive.<ref>[http://www.fotevikensmuseum.se/pdf/Baltiskan.pdf Baltiska utställningen i Malmö 1914] ''fotevikensmuseum.se.org''. Retrieved: December 1, 2013.</ref> The songs ''[[Göran Svenning and David Hellström#Compositions|Malmövalsen]]''<ref>[https://archive.org/download/SvenningAndHellstrm/02Malmvalsen.pdf ''Malmövalsen''] ''archive.org''. Retrieved: March 10, 2018.</ref> and ''Baltirullan'',<ref>[http://www.gyssla.se/tjo/texter/17baltirullantext.html ''Baltirullan''] ''gyssla.se''. Retrieved: January 9, 2017.</ref> written to celebrate the fair, have lived on through recordings in both Sweden and the [[United States]].<ref name="Ericson 1971">''På nöjets estrader'' by Uno Myggan Ericson, (Stockholm: Bonnier, 1971) pp. 165 - 167.</ref><ref>[https://www.loc.gov/jukebox/recordings/detail/id/7313 ''The Baltic Exposition waltz''] ''loc.gov''. Retrieved: December 1, 2013.</ref> The latter song can be found at video-sharing websites<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Utst%C3%A4llningsvisan+Baltirullan+&sm=3 Utställningsvisan (Baltirullan)] ''youtube.com''. Retrieved: December 1, 2013.</ref> and digital download services in a recording from 2008.<ref>''Tjo va' det viftar!'' (Malmö: Kulturföreningen Gÿssla, 2008).</ref>

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[[World War I]] interrupted the exhibition when Germany and Russia entered the conflict on opposing sides. After the war, Russia no longer existed, and some of the Russian art displayed in [[Malmö]] remained and eventually became part of the city's own collections.<ref name="BU Wiki"/>


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[[World War I]] interrupted the exhibition when Germany and Russia entered the conflict on opposing sides. After the war, Russia no longer existed, and some of the Russian art displayed in [[Malmö]] remained and eventually became part of the city's own collections.<ref name="BU 1914"/> <!--
==See also==
==See also==
*[[Baltic states]]
*[[Baltic states]]
*[[Baltic region]]
*[[Baltic region]] -->


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
{{commons category|Baltiska utställningen|Baltic Exhibition}}
{{Commons category|Baltiska utställningen|Baltic Exhibition}}
*[http://graspingcommunication.wordpress.com/2013/05/23/the-baltic-exhibition-as-a-social-medium The Baltic Exhibition as a social medium]
*[http://graspingcommunication.wordpress.com/2013/05/23/the-baltic-exhibition-as-a-social-medium The Baltic Exhibition as a social medium]
;Built for the Baltic Exhibition
;Built for the Baltic Exhibition
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/zumix/3416279258/ Echo Temple:] designed by [[Ferdinand Boberg]].
*[https://www.flickr.com/photos/zumix/3416279258/ Echo Temple:] designed by [[Ferdinand Boberg]].
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/sjpettersson/2604810823/ Margareta Pavilion:] designed by [[Ferdinand Boberg]].
*[https://www.flickr.com/photos/sjpettersson/2604810823/ Margareta Pavilion:] designed by [[Ferdinand Boberg]].
*[http://www.coastersandmore.de/bilder/tivoli/tivoli075.jpg Rutschebanen Rollercoaster:] relocated from [[Malmö]] to [[Tivoli Gardens]] in [[Copenhagen]].
*[https://static.trip101.com/paragraph_media/pictures/000/036/644/large/Rutschebanen.jpg?1464855710 Rutschebanen Rollercoaster:] relocated from [[Malmö]] to [[Tivoli Gardens]] in [[Copenhagen]].


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{{List of world's fairs in Nordic countries}}
{{List of world's fairs in Nordic countries}}
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[[Category:1914 in Sweden]]
[[Category:Malmö]]
[[Category:1910s in Malmö]]
[[Category:World's Fairs in Sweden]]
[[Category:World's fairs in Sweden]]
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[[Category:1914 festivals]]
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Latest revision as of 18:59, 29 October 2024

The Baltic Exhibition, 1914

The Baltic Exhibition (Swedish: Baltiska utställningen) was held in Malmö, Sweden from 15 May to 4 October 1914.[1] (The official closing date, September 30, was later extended by four days, as permitted in the general rules.)[2]

A Swedish world's fair

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The event showcased the industry, art and culture of Sweden, Denmark, Germany and Russia — the four countries then bordering the Baltic Sea.[3] The city itself has no beaches on the Baltic, but there is one nearby at Øresund.

Åhléns Pavilion.

The Baltic Games were held at the same time, and to this day, they were one of the largest sporting events ever held in Malmö. After the Olympics in Stockholm in 1912, interest in sports had rapidly increased in Sweden, and this was one of the reasons why the Baltic Games became so large. The games were divided into three competition periods: gymnastics (June 7-10), "traditional" competitive sports (June 28-July 12), and sailing (August 6-9). The swimming competitions, lasting for twelve days, attracted many internationally known athletes.

For the occasion, many of Malmö's parks were renovated and a large new park, Pildammsparken, was created. The Swedish architect Ferdinand Boberg designed several of the exhibition buildings, most of which were removed soon after the event closed.[4] Remaining in Pildammsparken today is the Royal Pavilion, now called the Margareta Pavilion. The Åhléns Pavilion, relocated to the town of Insjön in Dalarna, was one of the few structures to survive.[5] The songs Malmövalsen[6] and Baltirullan,[7] written to celebrate the fair, have lived on through recordings in both Sweden and the United States.[8][9] The latter song can be found at video-sharing websites[10] and digital download services in a recording from 2008.[11]

World War I interrupted the exhibition when Germany and Russia entered the conflict on opposing sides. After the war, Russia no longer existed, and some of the Russian art displayed in Malmö remained and eventually became part of the city's own collections.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Baltic Sea google.com. Retrieved: July 27, 2014.
  2. ^ Officiell berattelse ofver Baltiska utställningen i Malmo 1914 by H. F. Ahlstrom, (Malmo: Forlagsaktiebolagetes i Malmo boktryckeri, 1915-1921).
  3. ^ Baltic Exhibition hoover.org. Retrieved: July 27, 2014.
  4. ^ a b Baltiska utstallningen 1914 by Göran Christenson; Anne-Marie Ericsson; Per-Jan Pehrsson, (Lund: Signum, 1989 ).
  5. ^ Baltiska utställningen i Malmö 1914 fotevikensmuseum.se.org. Retrieved: December 1, 2013.
  6. ^ Malmövalsen archive.org. Retrieved: March 10, 2018.
  7. ^ Baltirullan gyssla.se. Retrieved: January 9, 2017.
  8. ^ På nöjets estrader by Uno Myggan Ericson, (Stockholm: Bonnier, 1971) pp. 165 - 167.
  9. ^ The Baltic Exposition waltz loc.gov. Retrieved: December 1, 2013.
  10. ^ Utställningsvisan (Baltirullan) youtube.com. Retrieved: December 1, 2013.
  11. ^ Tjo va' det viftar! (Malmö: Kulturföreningen Gÿssla, 2008).
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