Herman details Lithuanian Alliance's founding and immigrant support role
Herman describes the Lithuanian Alliance's 1886 establishment, its purchase of the building in 1910, and its role providing insurance, health benefits, loans, and cultural preservation for Lithuanian immigrants, with about 15,000 Lithuanians in New York and New Jersey by 1904.
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The Lithuanian Alliance building can be seen just under the red arrow on the photo at the right.
Developers Samuel J.
And Edward E.
Ashley bought the lot in 1867 and in 1876 filed plans for a four-family dwelling.
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The Lithuanian Alliance was established in 1886, and the organization bought this building in 1910.
Fraternal alliances such as the Lithuanian Alliance were set up to help fellow immigrants weather the difficulties of life in the United States, offering material aid like insurance policies, health benefits, loans, and loans, as well as seeking to preserve and propagate Lithuanian cultural heritage.
Lithuanians have a long history in the United States, with an influx of immigrants starting in the late 19th century.
By 1904, there were roughly 15,000 Lithuanians in New York and New Jersey.
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