Christian Street YMCA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ODragon
N 39° 56.445 W 075° 10.332
18S E 485288 N 4421195
Opened in 1914...
Waymark Code: WM6K5
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 01/26/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member The Leprechauns
Views: 36

Opened in 1914, this is the first Black Y.M.C.A. to have its own building. It offered recreational and educational opportunities for the Black community and served as a social center and meeting place for African American organizations in South Philadelphia.
Marker Name: Christian Street YMCA

County: Philadelphia

Date Dedicated: 01/01/1992

Marker Type: City

Location: 1724 Christian St., Philadelphia

Category: African American, Education

Website: Not listed

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