Keywords: vcu libraries vculibraries vcu digital collections vcudigitalcollections outdoor building architecture Description: 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: dig.library.vcu.edu/u?/postcard,419 Collection: Rarely Seen Richmond: Early twentieth century Richmond as seen through vintage postcards Description: 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: dig.library.vcu.edu/u?/postcard,419 Collection: Rarely Seen Richmond: Early twentieth century Richmond as seen through vintage postcards |