Title
Central YMCA Building, 2405 Paul Bryant Drive, 1959
Subject
Young Men's Christian Association (Tuscaloosa, AL)
Description
The new building was formally opened and dedicated on Sunday, April 5, 1959.
There were two entrances on 10th Street (now Bryant Drive), one to the adult lobby and one to the teenage lobby. The building included a swimming pool, gymnasium, shower and locker room, club and game rooms, a chapel and residence rooms for 32 men and 16 women.
In addition to sports activities, the Y provided support for many clubs such as the Gra-Y Club for boys in the 4-6 grades led by UA students which include sports and studying the purpose and meaning of the YMCA organization. There were also meetings of the Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y, Indian Guides for boys 6-9 years of age and their dads and informal school which provided classes such as Bridge, Teenage Dance Class, Effective Public Speaking and Ceramics.
There were two entrances on 10th Street (now Bryant Drive), one to the adult lobby and one to the teenage lobby. The building included a swimming pool, gymnasium, shower and locker room, club and game rooms, a chapel and residence rooms for 32 men and 16 women.
In addition to sports activities, the Y provided support for many clubs such as the Gra-Y Club for boys in the 4-6 grades led by UA students which include sports and studying the purpose and meaning of the YMCA organization. There were also meetings of the Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y, Indian Guides for boys 6-9 years of age and their dads and informal school which provided classes such as Bridge, Teenage Dance Class, Effective Public Speaking and Ceramics.
Source
YMCA
Contributor
Elizabeth Bradt (Description)
Type
Photograph
Identifier
909
Coverage
Tuscaloosa (AL)
Original Format
Photograph
Physical Dimensions
9.5 inches x 7.5 inches