Every week, something fun is happening at the German Society of Pennsylvania. Lectures, Panel Discussions,
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The German Society built its Versammlungssaal (Assembly Hall) in 1888 for lectures, concerts, special events and general meetings of the Society membership. 

The Hall was named in 1999 for Albert and Hete Barthelmes who made possible the renovation of the Society's elegant 1888 library reading room, as well as the four plaster electric chandeliers that are original to the room.

The Ballroom has a Steinway piano and exceptional acoustics.

Please note: The Ballroom has recently been repainted in neutral, brown earth tones.  Photos in its refurbished state will be posted shortly.


  View from the Spring Garden entrance.

 View from the stage.

It seats over 200 on the first floor and an additional 100 in the second story balcony (in auditorium style).  For a sit-down dinner, 130-150 can be accommodated with space for a dance floor, depending on the tables used.  

The room as it was setup for our own annual black-tie dinner.

The ballroom is wired for microphones towards the front stage area and has a bar near the main entrance.


The Hall is 62' long and 43' wide with a stage (14' x 43') at one end.  
This room is also available with or without the adjacent Directors' Room.

Click here for pricing information.

Select photos courtesy of Harald Schrader

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German Society of Pennsylvania
611 Spring Garden Street
Philadelphia, PA  19123
(P) 215-627-2332
(F) 215-627-5297