German Central Organization (69-18)
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German Central Organization - Established as a meeting place for people of German descent.
Waymark Code: WM62JF
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 03/22/2009
Views: 7
Side A : German Central Organization
Founded in 1924 and incorporated in 1925, the German Central Organization was established to serve all people of German descent and was the central meeting place for immigrants of various ethnic groups following both world wars. During the difficult years of the Great Depression, the German Central Organization distributed money to needy German-Americans and helped thousands to find jobs by providing free employment service. Anti-German sentiment during World War II culminated in a vandal attack on the German Central Organization farm in 1942. Despite damage to the property and decreased membership, the German Central Organization rebounded and remains a solid pillar of the community.
Side B : Same
Same
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Enter facility from York road (pass under the iron arches). Then, follow the road all the way back into the German park grounds where the marker is in a nicely landscaped area surrounded by German gathering halls, swings and slides, and picnic area.
It appears this facility can be rented for special events, weddings, etc.
Marker Number: 69-18
County: Cuyahoga
Significance of Location: Place
Bicentenial Mark: yes
Website address: [Web Link]
Additional Coordinate: Not Listed
Additional Coordinate description: Not listed
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