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Illustrated Souvenir Album (1895)
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.
The Young Men's Christian Association is one of the great philanthropic and business institutions of our city. It was organized in 1872, holding only religious meetings at the start, afterward it branched out into other lines, moving from time to time as its quarters became too small. In 1888 the "Building Idea" was taken up in earnest, and within one year $50,000 was subscribed. May 15, 1889, the first dirt was moved and May 19, 1891, the building was opened for work. The total cost of building and lot was $75,000; the property is now valued at $100,000. The Capital City Commercial College rents the entire fourth and fifth floors, having one of the most desirable locations in the West. Class rooms, the auditorium, reading rooms, parlors and amusement room fill the third and second floors, while the gymnasium and bath rooms occupy the remainder of the building. The gymnasium, 56x74, is the largest and best equipped in the State.
The general work of the Association is the all around development of young men. It carries on the most extensive lecture course in the city; its evening classes give ample facility to young men who have not had earlier opportunity to improve their minds; the gymnasium is full in the winter months, while those who desire can find classes in Bible study and other religious privileges. All classes of men seek its privileges, and it is safe to say no organization is more popular in our land to-day than the Young Men's Christian Association.
The general work of the Association is the all around development of young men. It carries on the most extensive lecture course in the city; its evening classes give ample facility to young men who have not had earlier opportunity to improve their minds; the gymnasium is full in the winter months, while those who desire can find classes in Bible study and other religious privileges. All classes of men seek its privileges, and it is safe to say no organization is more popular in our land to-day than the Young Men's Christian Association.
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION BUILDING-N. W. Corner of Fourth and Grand Avenue.
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION ROOMS.
Reception Room. Parlor.
Reading Room and Parlor. Gymnasium
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