Lyngblomsten Care Center

Lyngblomsten, an assisted living institution named for the national flower of Norway, was constructed in 1913, several years after a group of Norwegian-American women established a literary club at the home of Laura Bratager. The group quickly became interested in doing charity work, and this came in the form of the Lyngblomsten society.^[1] In 1911, the society saw the first building in the assisted living institution dedicated with Caroline Unhjem as the matron (she would go on to also head the Ebenezer care institution and start its endowment). As an institution, Lyngblomsten has expanded its practice to include apartments, a community senior center, and a transitional care service, all in the spirit of charity toward those in need, established by an altruistic society of Norwegian-American women.^[2]

Ground was first broken for the very first building on July 30th, 1911^[1] and dedicated in December of the next year. "Starting as Lyngblomsten did by eleven women the home and its cause has enjoyed a splendid growth with branches, not only in the Twin Cities, but extending our over Minnesota and adjacent states."^[1]

^[1]"Lyngblomsten Home for the Aged" article, undated, P0683, Box 3, Folder 3, Old People's Home, Norw. American Encyclopedia, Norwegian-American Historical Association, naha.stolaf.edu.

^[2]History, Lyngblomsten. Accessed January 19th, 2024. lyngblomsten.org/about-us/history/.