Sokolovna Cesky Dub
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haggaeus
N 50° 39.651 E 014° 59.697
33U E 499643 N 5612111
Sokol House near the town square in Cesky Dub.
Waymark Code: WMBKK0
Location: Liberecký kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 05/30/2011
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The first Sokol unit in Cesky Dub was founded in 1865. It had 30 members and besides the Czechs there were also several Germans. It organized a Sokol ball in January 1866, but soon after the Austro-Prussian War of 1866 the activity has stopped.
The second Sokol unit was established in 1888. This second attempt was more successful and in June 1904, Sokol bought the house near the town square, which was used as the Sokol hall until 1950s and again after Sokol renewal in 1990.
Currently the Sokol unit in Cesky Dub has 178 members. Besides gymnastics there are volleyball and floorball teams. The building is also used as a hostel for hikers.
Source: David Belohradský, Ceské spolky v Ceském Dubu ve druhé polovine 19. století - bakalárská diplomová práce, Masarykova univerzita v Brne, 2006
Currently in use by Sokol: yes
Date Built or Acquired: 06/30/1904
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