[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 167 (Thursday, October 26, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2052-E2053]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                A TRIBUTE TO STUDENT PRINCE AND THE FORT

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                          HON. RICHARD E. NEAL

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 26, 1995

  Mr. NEAL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to pay tribute today to a 
Massachusetts institution celebrating its 60th anniversary, a 
restaurant with old world charm and atmosphere, the downtown 
Springfield landmark that features German food specialties known fondly 
as the Student Prince and the Fort.
  Since 1935, the Student Prince has opened its doors for business each 
day for its fiercely loyal patrons. From its familiar Fort Street 
location, owner Rupprecht Scherff and his family have hosted a 
generation of satisfied customers who have made dining at the 
restaurant a continuing tradition. Known for its 

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fine food and service, the Student Prince and the Fort has become a 
destination point for those accustomed to a good meal in good company.
  With its signature stein collection, one of the largest and most 
interesting in the United States, the Student Prince offers its guests 
a unique dining experience. From the stained glass windows and original 
woodwork of the bar area, to the quaintness of the Heidelberg room, the 
restaurant evokes images of an earlier age. And whether you're enjoying 
such traditional German fare as Sauerbraten or sipping a boot of 
Octoberfest, a visit to the Student Prince is always memorable.
  Named after Sigmund Romberg's lighthearted operetta of student life, 
the reputation and lore of the Student Prince and the Fort continues to 
grow. In September, Rupprecht Scherff celebrated his 81st birthday 
surrounded by family and friends all of whom look forward to the 
restaurant's next 60 years.
  Mr. Speaker, the face of downtown Springfield has changed 
dramatically in the last half century, but the Student Prince has 
thankfully remained the same. An enduring testament to excellence and 
tradition. On behalf of the U.S. House of Representatives, I 
congratulate the Sherff family and the entire staff of the Student 
Prince and the Fort on their 60th anniversary. Ein prosit.

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