Northwest Davenport Turner Society Hall
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The Northwest Davenport Turner Society Hall is a historic building located in the old northwest side of Davenport, Iowa
, United States
. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places
since 1979. It is located near the Northwest Davenport Savings Bank
, which is also listed on the NRHP.
(1778–1852) was a teacher in Berlin
who started outdoor physical education classes in 1811. His twin goals were to promote physical fitness and German nationalism. Over the next three decades gymnastic societies known as Turnvereins opened in many German cities. Their members were known as “Turners”, the German word for gymnasts. The societies also served as gathering places for people who desired democratic reforms in the governments of the various German states. They supported the revolution that began in 1848 and when it failed they fled to the United States, and many came to Davenport.
The Northwest Davenport Turner's Society was established in 1871 and they built their clubhouse soon after. It was destroyed in a fire on July 4, 1882 and new building was constructed soon after. The Turner Hall served the physical and mental exercise of its members. Folk festivals were also held in an adjoining garden. The N.W. Davenport Turner Society continues to operate to this date, however, they are an organization without a hall. The Society sold their building on Washington St. in 1991 and the membership currently meets at a variety of local venues. They have active bowling and golf teams.
There were two other Turner Halls in Davenport. The Central Turner Hall was located near Washington Square on the west side of downtown and the building is no longer in existence. The East Turner Hall continues to stand in the Village of East Davenport
and is in use as a theater.
Davenport, Iowa
Davenport is a city located along the Mississippi River in Scott County, Iowa, United States. Davenport is the county seat of and largest city in Scott County. Davenport was founded on May 14, 1836 by Antoine LeClaire and was named for his friend, George Davenport, a colonel during the Black Hawk...
, United States
United States
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. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
since 1979. It is located near the Northwest Davenport Savings Bank
Northwest Davenport Savings Bank
Northwest Davenport Savings Bank is located in the old northwest section of Davenport, Iowa, United States. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1984. It is located near the Northwest Davenport Turner Society Hall, which is also listed on the...
, which is also listed on the NRHP.
History
Friedrich Ludwig JahnFriedrich Ludwig Jahn
Friedrich Ludwig Jahn was a German gymnastics educator and nationalist. He is commonly known as Turnvater Jahn, roughly meaning "father of gymnastics" Jahn.- Life :...
(1778–1852) was a teacher in Berlin
Berlin
Berlin is the capital city of Germany and is one of the 16 states of Germany. With a population of 3.45 million people, Berlin is Germany's largest city. It is the second most populous city proper and the seventh most populous urban area in the European Union...
who started outdoor physical education classes in 1811. His twin goals were to promote physical fitness and German nationalism. Over the next three decades gymnastic societies known as Turnvereins opened in many German cities. Their members were known as “Turners”, the German word for gymnasts. The societies also served as gathering places for people who desired democratic reforms in the governments of the various German states. They supported the revolution that began in 1848 and when it failed they fled to the United States, and many came to Davenport.
The Northwest Davenport Turner's Society was established in 1871 and they built their clubhouse soon after. It was destroyed in a fire on July 4, 1882 and new building was constructed soon after. The Turner Hall served the physical and mental exercise of its members. Folk festivals were also held in an adjoining garden. The N.W. Davenport Turner Society continues to operate to this date, however, they are an organization without a hall. The Society sold their building on Washington St. in 1991 and the membership currently meets at a variety of local venues. They have active bowling and golf teams.
There were two other Turner Halls in Davenport. The Central Turner Hall was located near Washington Square on the west side of downtown and the building is no longer in existence. The East Turner Hall continues to stand in the Village of East Davenport
Village of East Davenport
The Village of East Davenport, also known simply as The Village is located along the Mississippi River on the southeast side of Davenport, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 as the Davenport Village...
and is in use as a theater.
See also
The following are clubhouses in Scott County, Iowa that are also listed on the National Register of Historic Places:- Eldridge Turn-HalleEldridge Turn-HalleThe Eldridge Turn-Halle is an historic building located in Eldridge, Iowa, United States. The former Turnverein has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1987.-See also:...
- Outing ClubOuting ClubThe Outing Club is located in the central part of Davenport, Iowa, United States. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1977. It is a part of the Vander Veer Park Historic District, which is also on the national register....
- Wupperman Block/I.O.O.F. HallWupperman Block/I.O.O.F. HallThe Wupperman Block/I.O.O.F. Hall is located just north of downtown Davenport, Iowa, United States. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.-History:...
- Hibernia HallHibernia HallThe Hibernia Hall is a Romanesque Revival building located in downtown Davenport, Iowa, United States. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.-History:...