German Americans in Indianapolis Before WWI
The American Midwest was a magnet for many German-American immigrants as hundreds of thousands made their journey to the United States in the mid-1800s. Indian…
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The Liederkranz Buildinglocation_fillYou are standing in front of the Indianapolis Liederkranz Building, which has been home to the Indianapolis Li…
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Telegraph und Tribünelocation_fillGerman language newspapers were thriving in Indiana by 1850. They reflected the larger German immigrant popula… -
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Zion Evangelical Churchlocation_fillZion Evangelical United Church of Christ is one of the oldest churches in Indianapolis, founded by German immi… -
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Independent Turnvereinlocation_fillThe modern-day apartment complex in front of you, The Turnverein, is a striking example of the influence of Ge… -
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Pleasant Run Children's Homelocation_fillIn the wake of the Civil War, a growing number of American children were left orphaned. In response, members o…
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