Christian Street YMCA - Philadelphia PA
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Don.Morfe
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Christian Street YMCA opened in 1914. This was the first Black YMCA to have its own building.
Waymark Code: WM16YM2
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 10/31/2022
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Christian Street YMCA
Opened in 1914, this was the first Black YMCA to have its own building. A social center and meeting place for African-American organizations, it provided recreational and educational opportunities for members of the Black community.
YMCA, YWCA: YMCA
Currently Being Used: No
Physical Address:
1724 Christian Street
Philadelphia, PA United States
19146
National Association: YMCA of America
Date local association was founded: 01/01/1914
Date building was built: 01/01/1914
Local Association: Not listed
Website: Not listed
Gym at this location?: Not Listed
Temporary housing at this location?: Not Listed
Daycare at this location?: Not Listed
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