Lawrenceburg Township in Dearborn County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Liedertafel Hall

229 Walnut Street

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 30, 2023

1. Liedertafel Hall Marker

Inscription. The Liedertafel, a musical group of German immigrants, built the Liedertafel Hall in 1893. The Italianate theater hosted Liedertafel performances, dances, moving pictures and vaudeville acts. The name was changed to Liberty Theater during World War II. J.D. Bruner purchased the building in 1923 after the Liedertafel musical group disbanded.

Erected 2013 by Lawrenceburg Main Street, Inc. • The Greater Cincinnati Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.

Location. 39° 5.629′ N, 84° 50.958′ W. Marker is in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, in Dearborn County. It is in Lawrenceburg Township. It is on Walnut Street south of West Center Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 229 Walnut St, Lawrenceburg IN 47025, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southern Indiana.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Ohio River Valley,

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

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the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Regular Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); German Methodist Episcopal Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named German Methodist Episcopal Church (about 300 feet away); 316 Walnut Street (about 300 feet away); Old Buggy Factory (about 400 feet away); Klausing Packard Dealership (about 600 feet away); Old Firehouse (about 600 feet away); First National Bank (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lawrenceburg.

Regarding Liedertafel Hall. Its grand opening concert stretched over three full days, with two performances daily, involving church choirs, local bands and orchestras, vocal performers and instrumentalists. — Chris McHenry, "A Walk Through Time" brochure

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 30, 2023

2. Liedertafel Hall Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 351 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 9, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.