Opening of new four story Y M C A at Fourth and Pine
The public is invited to the formal opening of Jamestown’s new four story Y M C A at Fourth and Pine, built for about 500000 dollars on the Broadhead site. Dedication features Bishop Owers, F P Hall, and local pastors, followed by public inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth and
Pine Streets
Sheldon B. Broadhead
Fourth Street
Pine Street
John F. Jackson
New York
Beck & Tinkham
Jamestown
Walter H. Owers
Protestant Episcopal Diocese
Western New York
F. P. Hall
Fred V. Anderson
Temple
Alexander L. Esplin
New YMCA Building Described With Grand Hall And Gym
A detailed tour of the new Young Men’s Christian Association building describes a baronial staircase, a quiet men’s reading room, a bright Pine Street facing reading area, a large color–rich billiard room, a green chapel, and a vast gymnasium. Offices for the physical director overlook the facility while a balcony and running track on three sides promise spectator capacity for about 750.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Fourth and
Pine Streets
Association
Pine Street
Y M G A Organization in Jamestown 1884 Revealed
The article traces the origins of the Jamestown Young Men's Christian Association from early local efforts in 1855 and 1858 through to the formation of the present Y M C A on February 28 1884 with 77 charter members. It notes prior groups, key figures like G W Tew and J B Ferguson, and early meeting places in Hawley and Shaw buildings before multiple relocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Hallock
Charles N. Ramsey
Young Men's Christian Association of
Jamestown
Young Men of
Young Men's Association
Porter Sheldon
F. W. Palmer
J. E. Mayhew
Theodore Brown
E. Marvin
J. F. Smith
A. N. Lowery
A. L. Marvan
8. E. Marvin
Hawley
Main and
Third Streets
Young Men's Christian Association
William C. J. Hall
Baptist Church
Hall
Shaw
Shaw Hotel
Prendergast
Third and Main Street
G. W. Tew
J. B. Ferguson
Allen Z. Usher
Edward Appleyard
Charles E. Parks
J. T. Bod
Also Mentioned on This Page
New Young Men’s Christian Association
J. B. Fergusn
W. H. Proudfit
H. L. Fairbank
Frederick P. Hall
John J. Aldrich
Eliot C. Hall
Y.M.C.A
New Y. M. C. A
Westburg Electric Service CO
Cherry Street
Christian Association
Y.M.C. A
Lambros
Erie Y. M. C
Erie Y. M. CA. Swimming Club
Rochester
Buffalo
Buffalo Central Y. M. C. A. Swimming Club
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