The History of Yorkville & Kleindeutschland
The History of YORKVILLE/KLEINDEUTSCHLANDPRESENTED AT IMMANUAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
88TH STREET AND LEXINGTON AVENUE
(ENTER RED DOOR ON LEXINGTON AVE. NEXT TO CVS)
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8
1 – 4 PM
An exhibit/lecture by Yorkville Historian, Kathy Jolowicz. 18 photo panels depict the life and times of this once internationally famous landmark in New York City called “Germantown”, encompassing the era of the 10s through the 60s, as well as the Slocum Disaster. The story tells of the people, the business and the churches that made up the vibrant German community of Yorkville.
You are welcome to share your memories.
Your $5.00 donation includes one complimentary serving of coffee and a choice of German Baked Goods.
Additional servings available for purchase.
Kathy has done an outstanding job of presenting Yorkville history. I was immensely impressed with Ms. Jolowicz’s in depth knowledge of both the general history of Yorkville and of course German immigration and settlement history in particular. As a native of Southern Yorkville, the exhibition panels brought to live a by gone period and for many of us “locals” an nostalgic era, my childhood during the 1960s. I highly recomend this exhibit to all newcomers to Yorkville: it is mandatory viewing.
Kathy has done an outstanding job of presenting Yorkville history. I was immensely impressed with Ms. Jolowicz’s in depth knowledge of both the general history of Yorkville and of course German immigration and settlement history in particular. As a native of Southern Yorkville, the exhibition panels brought to live a by gone period and for many of us “locals” an nostalgic era, my childhood during the 1960s. I highly recomend this exhibit to all newcomers to Yorkville: it is mandatory viewing.