The Germania Society, when founded in 1866, was really an association of Turners (Gymnasts). For quite a few years the exerc...ise activity took place in one of the Schiller Park Buildings. In late 19th century the Turners merged with the Germania Gesang Verein. In the late 1920's Germania merged with the Kicker’s Soccer Club which for many years was a very active part of our organization....