Bohemian Citizens' Benevolent Society

Bohemian Citizens' Benevolent Society

The Bohemian Citizens' Benevolent Society is a private benevolent society founded in 1892 in Astoria, Queens to support Czech and Slovak immigrants to the area, as well as people of Czech and Slovak ancestry. The Society is commonly known as "Bohemian Hall", named after the historic structure in which it's located.

External links

* [http://www.bohemianhall.com Official site with history]


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