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Central Y.M.C.A., 7th and 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: Louis Kaufmann & Sons, Baltimore, MD.

 

Date Postmarked: Not postmarked.

 

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/287

 

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

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Uploaded on March 16, 2015