His parents' restaurant, Zum Goldenen Stern in the Jakobstrasse, was a popular workers' tavern and served as a meeting place for members of the Social-Democratic People Association (a local chapter of the SPD).
The restaurant owned by his parents, Zum Goldenen Stern located on Jakobstrasse, was a well-known tavern frequented by workers. It also served as a meeting point for members of the Social-Democratic People Association, a local branch of the SPD.