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7001 Denison Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102

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According to legend, Prince Vlad III, the fifteenth century Wallachian prince who inspired Bram Stoker to create Dracula, once cruelly impaled a thousand Saxons on stakes in his bloody quest to conquer neighboring Transylvania. While Vlad the Impaler was an actual historical figure and while there is some historical evidence that the Saxons of Transylvania may have crossed paths with him in his incursions in the late 1400s into their lands, the legend itself is likely an exaggerated account of a battle gory by today's standards, but not so much so by those of the fifteenth century. Yet the legend does suggest something about the Transylvanian Saxon immigrants to the United States who, in 1907, purchased a large house at 7001 Denison Avenue in the Cleveland Stockyards neighborhood and converted it into a place they called the Sachsenheim. The word translates literally to "Saxons' Home." As you read a little bit more about the Saxons from Transylvania, you will understand why having a home was so important to them. The Saxons were ethnic Germans who, at the invitation of King Geza II of Hungary, began immigrating in the twelfth century into Transylvania--at the time a vast, but thinly populated area east of Hungary, near lands further to the east that later became the Romanian principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia. The Saxons called Transylvania "Siebenburgen"--seven towns, after the original seven fortified settlements they built there. Over time they built more towns and villages. As centuries passed, Transylvania--not Germany, became their home. They survived Vlad the Impaler's assault upon their home in the fifteenth century, but the mid-nineteenth century brought a new threat to their home when nationalism took root in eastern Europe. The ruling Hungarians implemented a policy called Magyarization, which aimed at destroying the language and culture of all non-Hungarians. And, the Romanians, by now forming a majority of the population, contended that Transylvania should become part of a Romanian state. Saxons began leaving Transylvania in large numbers in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Many came here to Cleveland, where a small colony gradually grew on the west side. By 1895, there was already a sizable number of Saxon immigrants living in Cleveland. Like other immigrant groups did in America's pre-welfare society, they formed a local fraternal benefits organization called Erster Siebenburgen Sachsen Kranken Untersteutszung Verein ("First Transylvanian Saxons Sick Benefit Society") to protect members of their community from catastrophic illness and industrial workplace injury and death. This local organization later led to the creation of a national organization, known today as the Alliance of Transylvania Saxons (ATS) with local branches here in Cleveland and elsewhere in the United States. It was Cleveland's Branch 1 that in 1907 bought and converted the dwelling at 7001 Denison Avenue into the Sachsenheim so that its members would have a place to gather and engage in cultural activities. The Eintracht Singing Society, organized in 1897, practiced and performed at the Sachsenheim. In 1904, Branch 1 and the Eintracht united, according to an ATS publication, "beginning a period of intensive civic and cultural work in Cleveland." In 1902, Branch 4 was organized for women. Both branches over the years have actively maintained the Sachsenheim as well as planned the scheduling of cultural activities there. In 1905, a second singing society was organized, "Hermania," which in 1922 united with the earlier formed singing society to form Eintracht-Hermania, the predecessor of today's surviving mixed chorus, Eintracht-Saxonia Sachsenchor. Over the years, other cultural groups were organized at the Sachsenheim, including a cultural dance group called the Cleveland Saxon Dance Group. These cultural groups perform today not only here in the United States, but also internationally in Europe. The Sachsenheim itself changed over the years. Renovations and expansions were made to the building--one in 1910

mike gaebeleinmike gaebelein

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Wonderful community spot with a few issues that may affect inclusiveness for disabled visitors. Sound environment can be very overstimulating (it was a problem for my kids, who have Sensory Processing issues), wheelchairs can get into the bar area on the 1st floor but not to toilets, didn't check upper floors but allegedly there is a chair lift somewhere. Two marked ADA parking spots just past the side door. Ventilation/airflow is problematic and easy to get overheated - several folks we were there with were sweating just standing around talking when the outside temp was in the mid-70s. Excellent food for very reasonable prices and generous portions (thought I snapped a photo of the Roast Pork but I didn't - 4 slices approximately 1/4in thick each, sauerkraut, and a large serving of fries covering an oval plate). My family will definitely be back for the food, possibly as takeout for sound sensitivity and body temp regulation reasons. Service was friendly & gracious across the age span (I was there with minor children as young as 6 years old and saw other people's children also treated well while there). Do note that inflation seems to have hit the Taco Tuesdays pricing from the menu - tacos are now $2.50 each, lower price with a family pack option (which is likely what we will order next time).

Ahmie YeungAhmie Yeung

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This place is absolutely fantastic, but is a total dive bar, so be prepared for the atmosphere! It is in NO way a dangerous or sketchy place - just relaxed and blue collar. They have amazing taco Tuesdays with an impressive selection of flavors that are good. The tacos are large and inexpensive, so you can stuff yourself for $6 (4 tacos) or eat a reasonable meal for $3 or $4.50, depending on how hungry you are/how much you eat. Taco warning: the Unlucky 7. They lable it as hot and they ain't kidding! The thing so hot that once you eat you cannot taste anything else! Beer warning: they sell liters and 1/2 liters - but every once in a while if you order a liter, they bring you a 2 liter monstrosity! Those an good nights, haha.

Tom F.Tom F.

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I come here in taco Tuesdays mostly. What is there to say but that it's a dive bar with cheap good beer that you can get by the liter, an amazingly large selection of tacos that are all delicious and empanadas too if you want something fried, and a no frills comfortable atmosphere. Most of the time people choose good music on the juke box and the service, while it can be slow, is friendly enough. You come here for what it is and nothing more and that's why it gets 5 stars from me. Always a good place to go on a Tuesday night.

Tim AraiTim Arai

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I frequent this place often to get the home-cooked meals because they always provided large portions are reasonable price. But not anymore! I went there two days ago to get three meals to go and couldn’t believe the size of the portions when I got them home! It was less than half of what the previous owner used to serve, and the cabbage rolls were absolutely! Cabbage and so was the meat inside! This place just lost a customer! I wonder if the previous owner grumpy knows that Cutting corners on portions of food?

Delia BurkeDelia Burke

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This place is the gem in the city. One of the oldest bars and Mexican food places. Their taco Tuesday was special and all the food was so tasty yet pocket-friendly. Also draft beer is a must try. Their food portion size is a lot at such a small cost. I loved taco and quesadillas. Must try: taco, quesadillas, Empenada, chicken paprika, draft 🍺. 10/10. Plus point: historical buildings and feels like you are in 1920s.

Manish KumarManish Kumar

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