Manhattan · NYC landmark
German-American Shooting Society Clubhouse
12 Saint Mark's Place · Manhattan, New York City
An ornate clubhouse that preserves the social history of the East Village's former German immigrant community.
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NYFE Summary
German immigrants formed clubs for recreation and mutual support in the neighborhood once called Little Germany. This clubhouse brought together twenty-four shooting companies. Marksmanship was a social activity, and the society maintained community ties as members moved elsewhere in the city.
A target and crossed rifles remain high on the front. Elaborate dormer windows rise from the steep roof above. The building's ornament makes its original purpose visible even though the neighborhood has changed.
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