Details for Turner Hall

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5149005571

Data

Marker Number 5571
Atlas Number 5149005571
Marker Title Turner Hall
Index Entry Turner Hall
Address
City Schulenburg
County Fayette
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 701940
UTM Northing 3284428
Subject Codes fraternal organizations; buildings; institutional buildings; German immigrants/immigration
Marker Year 1996
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location Bolhman Ave. & Black St., Shulenburg.
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 18" x 28"
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.

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