Sign
Object number2013.65.1
Date1972-2009
MediumBronze
Credit LineGift of Mike Lorinc
DescriptionCast bronze sign with embossed text on obverse with organization name and address.Dimensions18.125 x 26.125 x 0.625 in. (46 x 66.4 x 1.6 cm)InscriptionsEmbossed text on obverse: "SLOVAK CIVIC / FEDERATION / OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY / 1200".
Historical NotesThe Slovak Civic Federation of Allegheny County was officially chartered in 1937 after a group of Slovak men from St. Gabriel's Parish in the North Side had been informally meeting since 1928. The Federation was formed to create a meeting place for people of Slovak descent, promote the customs and traditions of Slovakia, encourage and aid new Slovak immigrants, support other Slovak organizations and eventually sale alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to members on the club premises. The organization moved to several locations around the North Side until they built a new home on Stayton Street and Hodgkiss street in 1972 (where the donated sign hung). The club closed in 2009 because of waning membership.
Related institution
Slovak Civic Federation of Allegheny County
(1937 - 2009)
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James H. Matthews and Company
Mike Young
c. 1945
c. 1950