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Central Y.M.C.A. Richmond, Va.

Card Text (transcribed from postcard): Located at Seventh and Grace Streets this new home of the Young Men's Christian Association is without a doubt one of the finest and most complete Association Buildings in the country. Cost when fully completed and equipped about $300,000, of which this amount over $200,000 was subscribed by citizens of Richmond in an enthusiastic Campaign limited to 15 days, thus establishing a world's record. Has 93 sleeping apartments with hot and cold water in each, as well as billiard and pool rooms, bowling alleys, natatorium, gymnasium, barber shop, lunch room, etc.

 

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/288

 

Collection: Rarely Seen Richmond: Early twentieth century Richmond as seen through vintage postcards

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