Tag Archives: South Side
Hungarian Reformed Church
The Hungarian Reformed Church was founded by the large Hungarian population in the early 20th century. It makes a strong effort to keep the culture of Hungary alive today with educational programs and events. [youtube pC5dwbZEmGs]
Foreign Grocery Co.
The Foreign Grocery at 1954 Parsons catered to all immigrants’ needs. Employees were generally required to speak at least six languages. But they did not only sell bread and spices; steamship tickets could be bought for family members still in the homeland. [youtube PBFQdZgvPWw]
Dr. B.J. Brief’s Office
Dr. B.J. Brief opened up a family medical practice on the corner of Lockbourne and Whittier after returning from the Army in 1946. He stayed in that office, serving generations of South Siders, until he retired in 1989. [youtube lv-vseQgFqw]
Hungarian Village
Hungarian Village was rich with culture from the old country, but it had a healthy dose of multiculturalism as well. Hungarians lived next to Germans, who lived next to Italians. [youtube 39QbQ2d4tWk]
Barack Recreation Center
Barack Recreation Center is a prominent gym for aspiring boxers. It continues to help the community in other ways as well. [youtube isumT2UfuQE]