Those areas actually used to be a hub of German life, with German street signs, beer gardens and pubs, yet virtually nothing can be seen of that today, other than perhaps the trendy Loreley pub and restaurant.īack at the beginning of the 20th century, however, "Little Germany" was the name given to the district on the Lower East Side that was home to around 50,000 people, most of them with German roots.
Whether it's Little Italy or Chinatown, the roots of the inhabitants of these lively New York neighborhoods are still evident today. Here are a few.ġ904 - The end of a community: The tragic journey of the General Slocum Some decisive episodes of common history have been nearly forgotten.
October 6 is German-American Day and is intended to recall how German immigrants have contributed to culture and life in the US.
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