German Athletic Club (Turnverein) - The History Fencing in Chicago

On a recent trip to the Chicago Historical Society, I came across two pictures from a Turn of the Century German Athletic Club.  I have no idea who these guys where, where they practiced, or when they disbanded. My thanks to the CHS.

The Kids Class

All Grow Up and Kickin' Ass

Chicago - 1890
Pupil Fencing Section of the Central Gymnastic Club.
Photo by Meyer

Chicago - 1915
Does the Fencing Master look familiar to you?
If it is the same Fencing Master, the dates indicate that he worked at least 25 years.  What Dedication!