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Turner Hall

Schulenburg, Fayette County

Marker Text

(American Legion McBride Post #143) This building was erected by the Schulenburg Turnverein, a German gymnastic club. Built in 1886 on the corner of Summit Street and Upton Avenue (presently U.S. Hwy. 90), Turner Hall, constructed by Henry Bohlman, was the primary community center. Through the years the hall was the site for theatrical performances, musical concerts, social events, and seasonal celebrations. The local American Legion post obtained the hall in 1936 and moved it to Wolters Park in 1937. Turner Hall continues to serve the Schulenburg community as it has for more than a century.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description Bolhman Ave. & Black St., Shulenburg.
Marker # 5571
Dedicated 1996
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code fraternal organizations; buildings; institutional buildings; German immigrants/immigration
Latitude, Longitude 29.673496, -96.913257

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