Gus Zimmermann emigrated from his home in Endingen to New York while still a very young man. He became a hotelier and judging from his largesse, a successful one. He also became a successful rifle shot, competing both in the US and Germany. It is a little hard to imagine that, given the time required for travel, that frequent trips would be the norm. However, during the 1890's and well into the 1920's Mr. Z seemed to do just that making part of his program visits to his hometown, enjoying the Schuetzenfest and sharing his gains from the New World. Our research of Endingen's "Golden Uncle" continues.
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Gus Zimmermann
Gus Zimmermann emigrated from his home in Endingen to New York while still a very young man. He became a hotelier and judging from his largesse, a successful one. He also became a successful rifle shot, competing both in the US and Germany. It is a little hard to imagine that, given the time required for travel, that frequent trips would be the norm. However, during the 1890's and well into the 1920's Mr. Z seemed to do just that making part of his program visits to his hometown, enjoying the Schuetzenfest and sharing his gains from the New World. Our research of Endingen's "Golden Uncle" continues.
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