Schuetzen Park (Baltimore)
From the mid-to-late 19th century, Baltimore was home to two private ethnic German parks known as Schuetzen Park. The first and most prominent was the "Eastern Schuetzen" (1866-1895), established by the Schuetzen Verein ("Shooting Club," est. 1850). A second, "Western Schuetzen" (1871-1890), was located on the grounds of the Mount Clare plantation in Southwest Baltimore. These parks were a nexus of German immigrant community activity, functioning as social clubs for the lower and middle classes to gather for rifle shooting, picnics, bowling, dancing, and beer gardens. The popularity of beer drinking at the parks coincided with the growth of many nearby breweries. By 1895, however, the parks were compelled to close by the city due to the danger of rifle shooting near encroaching urban development.
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East Lanvale Street, Baltimore
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East Lanvale Street 2420
21213 Baltimore
Maryland, United States
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