New Acquisition Reception - Bismarck & Prinz Eugen large scale models
For the 73rd anniversary of the German battleship Bismarck’s commissioning, the public is invited to view the recently acquired eight-foot long model and enjoy a lively historical presentation by Professor Thomas Hoff.
Edmund Lindhardt, a long time member of several German American organizations and a carpenter by trade, meticulously constructed the model by hand. While beautiful to behold, the Bismarck model is also a fully operational, sea worthy vessel; its maiden voyage made at Lake Park in Des Plaines.
Attendees will enjoy 360 degree viewing access of the Bismarck. Also on display will be the Preussen, the only five-masted full-rigged ship ever built until the year 2000 and the partially constructed model of the Prinz Eugen, the Bismarck’s heavy cruiser escort during Operation Rheinübung.
The public is highly encouraged to attend this evening, as the models will be returned to archival storage until long-term exhibit space becomes available.The permanent collection of the DANK Haus German American Cultural Center serves as an educational resource for the preservation of German American culture for the general public.
This event is Thursday August 22 2013 at 7:00 pm.
This event is free and open to the public.
Donations towards the conservation of the permanent collection welcome.
DANK Haus German American Cultural Center is a registered 501(c)3.
DANK Haus is located ½ block from the Western Brown Line stop. Parking for this event is generously provided by MB Financial Bank at Western and Gunnison Avenues.
This program is partially supported by Air Berlin, now with nonstop flights from Chicago to Berlin
Date and Time
Thursday Aug 22, 2013
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM CDT
Fees/Admission
free
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