Jahn, Friedrich Ludwig, 1778-1852, German patriot. A high school teacher in Berlin, he was active in efforts to free Germany from Napoleonic rule. He organized the Turnverein, a gymnastic association, to build strength and fellowship among young people of all classes. The gymnastic groups Jahn fostered became centers for nationalism and for the movement to unify Germany. After serving (1813-15) in the war against Napoleon, Jahn continued his work until his political agitation caused his imprisonment (1819-25). Jahn, who was influential in the organization of the Burschenschaft movement, which promoted nationalistic ideals among German university students, was also a delegate to the Frankfurt Parliament in 1848.

(born Aug. 11, 1778, Lanz, Brandenburg, Prussia—died Oct. 15, 1852, Freyburg an der Unstrut, Prussian Saxony) German educator who founded the Turnverein (gymnastic club) movement in Germany. As a teacher in Berlin from 1809, he began a program of outdoor exercise for students. He invented the parallel bars, rings, balance beam, horse, and horizontal bar, all of which have become standard equipment for gymnastics. In 1819 he came under suspicion for his fervent nationalism and strong influence on youth. He was arrested and imprisoned for almost a year; his gymnastic club closed, and a national ban was placed on gymnastics (lifted in 1842). He was awarded the Iron Cross for military bravery (1840) and served in the national parliament (1848–49).

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(born Aug. 11, 1778, Lanz, Brandenburg, Prussia—died Oct. 15, 1852, Freyburg an der Unstrut, Prussian Saxony) German educator who founded the Turnverein (gymnastic club) movement in Germany. As a teacher in Berlin from 1809, he began a program of outdoor exercise for students. He invented the parallel bars, rings, balance beam, horse, and horizontal bar, all of which have become standard equipment for gymnastics. In 1819 he came under suspicion for his fervent nationalism and strong influence on youth. He was arrested and imprisoned for almost a year; his gymnastic club closed, and a national ban was placed on gymnastics (lifted in 1842). He was awarded the Iron Cross for military bravery (1840) and served in the national parliament (1848–49).

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Jahn's is an old-fashioned ice cream parlor and restaurant with locations in the New York City area, famous for its huge Kitchen Sink Sundae.

The first location was at 138th Street and Alexander Avenue in the Bronx and opened in 1897 by John Jahn. By 1918, he took off for 5 years and let his children Elsie, Frank and Howard mind the store. Later, he opened three more restaurants: one for Elsie in Jamaica, one for Frank in Richmond Hill, and one for Howard in Flushing.

In addition to its huge Kitchen Sink Sundae, other popular ice cream treats included the Boilermaker, the Awful Awful, the Suicide Frappe', Screwball's Delight, the Joe Sent Me and the (#”&’$?/) Special. Apparently, there were outposts, including in Florida. The "Flaming Desire" came to the table with an alcohol soaked sugar cube on fire and five scoops of ice cream.

Current Location

• 81-04 37th Avenue, Jackson Heights, Queens, New York. 718-651-0700

Former Locations

• 117-03 Hillside Avenue, Richmond Hill, Queens, New York. Closed 11/2007
• 138th Street and Alexander Avenue, the Bronx, New York
• Jamaica, Queens, New York
• Flushing, Queens, New York (West Side of Main Street - South of the LIRR Trestle)
• Corner of Gerritsen Avenue and Avenue U, Marine Park, Brooklyn, New York
• Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, New York
• Corner of Nostrand Avenue and Avenue Z, Brooklyn, New York
• Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park, New York
• Union Township, Union County, New Jersey: original site on Morris Ave. (just west of Stuyvesant Ave.) was destroyed in a fire. Second site on Stuyvesant Ave. (at Rosemont Ave.) was sold to make way for a Rite Aid store.
• Fair Lawn, New Jersey
• Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, Florida
• Route A1A, Sunny Isles, Florida
• White Plains Road, Eastchester, New York
• East Meadow, LI New York (Hempstead TNPK North side next to the Wantagh Pkwy old roller rink site)
• West Islip, New York
• Queens Boulevard, Rego Park, New York (near 63rd Drive / Alexander's)
• Great Neck Road, Great Neck, LI, New York
• East Kingsbridge Rd and East Fordham Rd, Bronx,NY.
• Sunrise Hwy, Rockville Centre, LI, NY
• Vails Gate, Orange County, New York
• Bayside, New York, East Side of Springfield Blvd, South of the LIE.
• Brooklyn, North Side of Church Avenue near Flatbush Ave.
• Brooklyn, corner of 86th Street and 21st Avenue

In Popular Culture

• MTH, a manufacturer of model railroad accessories, offers a scale-model building with a Jahn's ice cream parlor storefront.

References

External links

• Sweetest Way to Travel Back in Time
• Roadfood.com