Čukarica 1840-1900: Origin and development

Abstract

The paper is structured chronologically and thematically to look at one of the most important periods in the history of Čukarica which began as a hamlet within the municipal area of Žarkovo but was granted the status of a municipality in the early 20th century. The paper is based on the relevant literature, archival material, contemporary newspaper articles and recorded oral traditions of early settlers of Čukarica.

Keywords

• Čukar's inn
• Stojko Janković 'Čukar'
• Matija Ban
• State shipyard
• industry and crafts
• Jovan R. Barlovac's Leather Factory
• Novaković
• Popović and Krstić families