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The History

In the early 20th century the the salt water of the Eastchester Bay lead the Danes to settle in a tent colony on Hunters Island which is now known as Orchard Beach. in the year 1919 some folks from the Danish church on Hoe Avenue bought a "Mansion" on what is now Wilcox Avenue, this mansion we called Askov Hall.  Danes from all over the Bronx rented rooms in order to enjoy the beach. A large hall served for parties and gatherings.  Eventually the couple who owned the mansion decided to run it as a private enterprise. The couple purchases 5 acres from Clarence Avenue to the water, the exact date is unknown but the year is which it was bought is 1918.

On June 7, 1920 Askov Hall filed for incorporation.
The first committee was Charles C. Hansen ad President and our first Treasurer was Albert Jacobsen there were no other officers.

In the early 30's the country invaded Askov Hall and built a road through the middle of the club, called Dean Avenue. The land along Clarence Avenue was sold and tree and shrubs were planted to insure the privacy of the property.

Until the late 90's the club was closed on Monday's. The Ladies club meet on Thursdays at 1PM, after meetings they would play cards and conversant in Danish. As a Danish tradition informal birthdays were held where a cake was supplies by the guest of honor.

The origins of the Askov Hall were Danish and originally most members names ended in -sen or -gard with an occasionaly -berg and -strup. As the generations matured and married the Danish influence became diluted.  Five generations later Trinity Danish Young Peoples Society or Askov Hall has become a melting pot. We may still have Viking in our blood and some traditions have have faded away but we will never forget our roots.

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