Christian Street YMCA
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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
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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