MONROE - The Turner Hall of Monroe, 1217 17th Ave., will be holding its fifth annual Open House from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8.
Turner Hall of Monroe was established in 1868 by Swiss and German immigrants and it is believed to be the only Turner (gymnast) Hall of Swiss origin left in the United States. The original structure, located on the same site as the current building, burned to the ground in 1936. The present structure, a Swiss Emmental chalet designed by German architect, Max Hanisch, opened in 1938 and is listed on the National and State Registers of Historic Places.
Turner Hall houses three entities: the Grand Hall, the Ratskeller Restaurant and the Family Bowling Lanes. Each area will feature specials and attractions specifically for the open house.
The Grand Hall will hold information and displays about Turner Hall's history and Swiss Heritage Series, as well as examples of creative table décor, wine tasting, and samples of popular banquet entrées. In the lower level, museum displays and art representing contributions of Swiss immigration to Monroe covers the walls of the authentic Ratskeller. The Ratskeller Restaurant will feature menu specials of prime rib, surf "n turf and fried cod, with all diners receiving a coupon offer to try the Ratskeller's Thursday night ribs. Besides offering open bowling, the Family Bowling Lanes will feature chances to win six months of free bowling, where participants can test their luck and skill in matching pins knocked down by a roll from a champion bowler.
More information, visit www.TurnerHallofMonroe.org or call 608-325-3461.
Turner Hall of Monroe was established in 1868 by Swiss and German immigrants and it is believed to be the only Turner (gymnast) Hall of Swiss origin left in the United States. The original structure, located on the same site as the current building, burned to the ground in 1936. The present structure, a Swiss Emmental chalet designed by German architect, Max Hanisch, opened in 1938 and is listed on the National and State Registers of Historic Places.
Turner Hall houses three entities: the Grand Hall, the Ratskeller Restaurant and the Family Bowling Lanes. Each area will feature specials and attractions specifically for the open house.
The Grand Hall will hold information and displays about Turner Hall's history and Swiss Heritage Series, as well as examples of creative table décor, wine tasting, and samples of popular banquet entrées. In the lower level, museum displays and art representing contributions of Swiss immigration to Monroe covers the walls of the authentic Ratskeller. The Ratskeller Restaurant will feature menu specials of prime rib, surf "n turf and fried cod, with all diners receiving a coupon offer to try the Ratskeller's Thursday night ribs. Besides offering open bowling, the Family Bowling Lanes will feature chances to win six months of free bowling, where participants can test their luck and skill in matching pins knocked down by a roll from a champion bowler.
More information, visit www.TurnerHallofMonroe.org or call 608-325-3461.