Central Y.M.C.A, 7th & Grace Sts., Richmond, Va.
Card Text (transcribed from postcard): The New Central Y.M.C.A. building in beauty of its architectural features and completeness of its equipment, is without a doubt one of the finest Association buildings in the U.S. Cost, fully completed and equipped, about $300,000, of which this amount over $200,000 was subscribed by the citizens of Richmond in an enthusiastic campaign limited to 15 days, thus establishing a 'world's record.' Contains 93 sleeping apartments, with hot and cold water in each; also bowling alleys, billiard and pool rooms, natatorium 20x60; gymnasium 48x98; barber shop; lunch room, etc.
Manufacturer: Leighton & Valentine Co.
Date Postmarked: 1912
Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source is requested.
Reference URL: scholarscompass.vcu.edu/postcard/289
Collection: Rarely Seen Richmond: Early twentieth century Richmond as seen through vintage postcards
Central Y.M.C.A, 7th & Grace Sts., Richmond, Va.
Card Text (transcribed from postcard): The New Central Y.M.C.A. building in beauty of its architectural features and completeness of its equipment, is without a doubt one of the finest Association buildings in the U.S. Cost, fully completed and equipped, about $300,000, of which this amount over $200,000 was subscribed by the citizens of Richmond in an enthusiastic campaign limited to 15 days, thus establishing a 'world's record.' Contains 93 sleeping apartments, with hot and cold water in each; also bowling alleys, billiard and pool rooms, natatorium 20x60; gymnasium 48x98; barber shop; lunch room, etc.
Manufacturer: Leighton & Valentine Co.
Date Postmarked: 1912
Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source is requested.
Reference URL: scholarscompass.vcu.edu/postcard/289
Collection: Rarely Seen Richmond: Early twentieth century Richmond as seen through vintage postcards