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WHEREAS, those of German descent began emigrating to Pennsylvania in 1683, and many settled in what is now known as Pittsburgh's Deutschtown, where the influence of German culture is still visible today; and,
WHEREAS, in recognition of these immigrants and their offspring, the Alliance of Germanic Societies of Pittsburgh (German, Austrian, and Swiss) will host their annual German Heritage Recognition Luncheon at the Historic Teutonia M?nnerchor on Saturday, September 12, 2015; and,
WHEREAS, the usual parade cannot be held because of the level of street reconstruction and new development construction that will benefit Historic Deutschtown and Spring Garden as well as the Teutonia M?nnerchor itself; and,
WHEREAS, instead, a luncheon will be held with dignitaries from various German, Austrian and Swiss organizations, German Folk Dance groups, and singing societies, and two individuals will be honored for their significant impact on the Pittsburgh area; and,
WHEREAS, honoree Henry Buhl Jr. was a second generation American, born to a Bavarian family in Zelienople. He and his partner Russell Boggs founded a small dry goods store in 1869 that catered to the "carriage trade" of wealthy industrialists. At its peak, Boggs and Buhl had several locations around the area and was considered one of Pittsburgh's finest stores; and,
WHEREAS, after his death in 1927, his will established the Buhl Foundation in honor of his wife Louise, which at the time was one of the largest multi-purpose foundations in the country; and,
WHEREAS, in 1939, the Buhl Planetarium was completed and gifted to the City and since then, the Buhl Foundation has supported and assisted many significant Northside endeavors including the Children's Museum and the Carnegie Science Center, as well as numerous scientific, cultural and educational projects; and,
WHEREAS, honoree Alice Weinbrenner's mother emigrated from The Black Forest in 1923 aboard the George Washington, and her father...
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