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| - Tetuonia Männerchor Hall is a testament to Pittsburgh's German immigrants, and their desire to keep alive their cultural traditions. Through food, drink, music, dance, and fellowship, this private club has been a gathering place for Teutons since 1888.
Located just across the Allegheny river from downtown Pittsburgh, the club was a social anchor of the once-predominantly German "Deutschtown" neighborhood. The Hall was constructed using a "fachwerk" timber framing method, which features exposed posts and beams, giving the building a decidedly European flavor. The neighborhood has changed significantly over the decades, yet the Teutonia still stands, with a vibrant, enthusiastic membership...continuing the German traditions today.
Since this is a private, members-only club, guests are admitted by invitation only. Additionally, proper attire is encouraged in the upstairs banquet hall. This means dress slacks and jackets for men, and dresses for women. Traditional Bavarian folk attire, including lederhosen and dirndls, are always in good taste.
The downstairs Ratskellar serves up delicious, authentic German cuisine and hosts monthly social gatherings, including a billiards league and a "66 league", where members and their guests play an old German pinochle-like card game. The original Ratskellar was constructed and finished by founding members, and the pride still shows, as is evident in the craftsmanship of the bar, the woodwork and beautiful murals in the dining room.
The upstairs Hall, complete with stage and a full-service bar, is the home of the Männerchor and Damenchor--the choir groups that are the namesake of the club
Along with a co-ed group, the three choirs perform not only at Teutonia, but at parades and festivals around the Pittsburgh area. They share usage of the hall with the Alpen Schuhplattlers, the Hall's resident dance group. The Schuhplattlers perform a variety of Bavarian-Tyrolean dances, incorporating traditional costumes; often accompanied by one of the many local bands that regularly perform at this long-standing club. A charitable organization, the Schuhplattlers perform at German clubs across the Midwest, helping to foster a better understanding and appreciation of Bavarian-Tyrolean culture. Their outreach efforts include a children's Kindergruppe, helping to instill German pride in the next generation.
Constantly looking forward, a new biergarten offers food and festivity under the stars. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004, Teutonia Männerchor offers a rich celebration of German culture and camaraderie.
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