The First Catholic Slovak Union was founded in Cleveland in 1890. Its first offices were in the house of Jacob Gruss located at 98 Corwin Avenue (East 92nd Street) just across the street from St. Ladislas Roman Catholic Church. Jacob Gruss--considered by some to be Cleveland's first Slovak immigrant, is shown in this circa 1896 photo with his four children--John, twins Annie and Thomas, and Philip. | Source: Slovak InstituteDownload Original File
