The White House’s wrought-iron railings
Help us restore the White House's wrought iron railings!
Now we are restoring the silhouette of the White House – one meter at a time, centimeter by centimeter. The first 500 donors contributing at least 500 SEK in a single donation will also receive a brass pin depicting the White House. Every contribution makes a difference, whether large or small!
A new century for the White House
In 2029, the White House will celebrate 100 years as the museum's main building. We are now renovating the house to enhance its architecture, improve accessibility, and create a more welcoming and sustainable museum environment.
The first step is the restoration of the White House's characteristic wrought iron railings, at the end of the side wings. By contributing to the project, you are part of the very first step of the renovation and preserving an important cultural heritage. At the same time, together we are creating opportunities for future visitors to experience and explore our history – and be inspired to create new stories for the future.
We are now restoring the White House's silhouette – one meter at a time!
10,000 kronor finances one meter of railing. With each meter of railing in place, the White House gets closer to its original expression, ready for the next century. Help us restore the White House's silhouette – one meter at a time, centimeter by centimeter.
80 meters of roof railing will be restored. 10,000 kronor finances one meter, but everyone can join in and contribute any amount. Every centimeter counts!
1 cm = 100 kr
1 dm = 1,000 kr
1 m = 10,000 kr
Would you like to donate via Swish or card payment? Please note that the page is in Swedish.
For sale: The White House for 500 kronor!
Would you like to contribute 500 kronor or more? The first 500 donors who contribute at least 500 kronor at one time will receive a brass pin depicting the White House. The pin is based on a drawing of the White House from the late 1920s by the Lund architect Henrik Sjöström. The White House was built in 1854 as a residence for two families. In the 1920s, the house was purchased by Kulturen and renovated according to Henrik Sjöström's designs. In 1929, the White House was inaugurated as the main building and entrance of Kulturen.
Show your Swish or card payment at the entrance and pick up your pin today!
Background: Wrought iron railings – an important part of the White House's expression
When the White House was built in the 1850s, decorative wrought iron railings adorned the side wings. When the railings were removed in the 1980s, an important part of the building's character and architectural expression disappeared.
We now want to restore the White House to the silhouette once seen by generations of Lund residents. The return of the wrought iron railings will be the first step in the larger renovation that will prepare the building for its 100th anniversary as the museum's main building in 2029.
The goal is to restore the White House to its original character and strengthen its role as one of Lund's most iconic cultural environments. By reinstating the railings, we are not only recreating a lost detail – we are restoring an important part of the building's identity and allowing its silhouette to live on for future generations.
Do you want to contribute or learn more?
You can contribute to the wrought iron railings in several ways.
Would you like to give a larger donation, represent a foundation, or want to know more about the project?
Contact Alma Bergil, head of external relations, at alma.bergil@kulturen.com or call 0765-39 04 20.
