"...Step inside Bohemian National Hall for a postmodern surprise: a sleek white-on-white lobby emblazoned with catchphrases and quotes, multimedia screen projections, and a glassed-in art gallery."
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About BNH
The five-story building was designed by
William C. Frohne in the Renaissance Revival style, and built in 1896. It is a rare survivor of the many social halls built in the nineteenth century for New York City's immigrant ethnic communities.
The Bohemian National Hall (Česká národní budova) has been an important center for Czech and Slovak culture in New York City for more than one hundred years. Since its beginning it has served as a focal point for its community, offering ethnic food, Czech language and history classes as well as space for its large community to meet and hold various events.
The mission of the organizations residing in the Bohemian National Hall is the promotion of Czech culture, business and traditions as well as the building of a cultural and social dialog between the Czech and American public.
The Bohemian National Hall which functions as a lively multi-functional center is a home to the following organizations:
Some of the best events— festivals, musical performances and art exhibitions take place right here in the Bohemian National Hall.