National Turn Verein

Title

National Turn Verein

Description

A gymnasium founded upon the German Turner exercise tradition of the mid-19th century that followed German immigrants to the United States. The organization also served as a German cultural center to assist recent German immigrant to Newark. The Newark chapter was connected to the national Turner movement. In 1909, the organization had roughly 800 adult members.

Date

1883

Coverage

211 Bruce St, Newark, NJ 07103

State

demolished

Bibliography

Urquhart, Frank John. A History of the City of Newark, New Jersey: Embracing Practically Two and a Half Centuries, 1666-1913. Vol. 2. Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1913.

Collection

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Citation

“National Turn Verein,” DANA, accessed November 18, 2024, https://dana.njit.edu/items/show/100.

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