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The earliest forms of these clubs where "singing societies" that perpetuated traditional choral music, both German and German-American culture, providing Gemuetlichkeit for new immigrants. Such clubs are typically attended by men and many function as a restaurant and bar, serving German foods and beers.
German Village is a historic neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio, just south of the city's downtown. ... Another social group was the Schiller Club, founded in 1900.
The Federation of German-American Clubs (Verband der Deutsch-Amerikanischen Clubs e.V., VDAC) was founded in 1948 and currently consists of 18 local clubs all over Germany. The Federation is committed to fostering cultural exchange and cooperation between the United States and Germany.
The first brewery was opened by German immigrant Louis Hoster in 1836. [6] At the height of its success, there were five breweries located in the area. As the years passed, consolidation of the breweries took place. However, the market went south when, in 1920, Prohibition took effect due to the passage of the 18th Amendment. The area declined ...
United German-Hungarians is an American social club, founded in 1910, as the Banater Männerchor. Although the club has been home to various auxiliary groups, the primary activities of the club remain soccer and cultural dancing. The first team was started in 1922, playing exhibition games only.
Herman ze German – Chain of fast food restaurants in London; Harmonie German Club – Social club in Canberra, Australia; Hofbräuhaus Columbus – Brewery and restaurant in Ohio, U.S. Jacob Wirth Restaurant – Defunct German restaurant in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. Lüchow's – Defunct restaurant in Manhattan, New York
German-American Heritage Foundation of the USA; Germanic-American Institute; H. Harmonie Club (Detroit, Michigan) German Order of Harugari; L. Lehr und Wehr Verein; N.
(An entire German town was moved to Fort Wayne when Wayne Knitting Mills opened.) Mayors, judges, firefighters and other community leaders had strong German ties. Social and sporting clubs and Germania Park in St. Joseph Township provided outlets to engage in traditional German activities". [178]