Turner Hall November Swiss Heritage Night, Within These Walls
What do Jack Dempsey, Lawrence Welk, John F. Kennedy, Susan B. Anthony and Marie Blumer-Hoesly have in common? The most likely answer is probably, “not much,” but in this instance they have much in common. Each has spoken or performed at Turner Hall in Monroe, dating back to 1877, when Susan B. Anthony gave a speech at Turner Hall, which is the last remaining Swiss built and operated Turner Hall in the United States.
Lawrence Welk and his orchestra performed there in 1940, Jack Dempsey in 1950, John F. Kennedy in March 1960 while campaigning for the democratic nomination for president...
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