YMCA - Bartlesville, OK - YMCA / YWCA on Waymarking.com

"A large measure of the credit for the establishment and success of the Richard Kane YMCA in Bartlesville is due to L.A. Rowland, in whose office several local men gathered when the visiting state YMCA secretary came for a meeting. The year was 1913. It was during these gatherings that the Bartlesville YMCA was established.

The first records show that a provisional committee met in the city clerk’s office on August 13, 1913. An old letterhead reads the “Community Boys’ Work of the YMCA." Officers and members are listed as: L.A. Rowland, chairman; W.W. Jones, recording secretary; John L. Hayes, treasurer; J.S. Sivalls, Earl Oliver, Frank Phillips, H.H. McClintock and C.H. Plunkett, members.

Since its inception in 1913, the Richard Kane YMCA continues to help families achieve a balance of spirit, mind and body by encouraging good health, fostering connections with friends and giving back for a stronger community." (visit link)

YMCA, YWCA: YMCA Currently Being Used: Yes Physical Address: 101 N. Osage Bartlesville, OK USA National Association: YMCA of America Website: [Web Link] Gym at this location?: yes Temporary housing at this location?: no Daycare at this location?: no Local Association: Not listed Date local association was founded: Not listed Date building was built: Not listed

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