Title
Benjamin Barnes Branch, YMCA, 1954
Subject
Young Men's Christian Association (Tuscaloosa, AL)
African-American--History--Tuscaloosa
Description
This photograph is of the Masonic Building, corner of 32nd Avenue and 18th Street in Tuscaloosa. The first floor of the Masonic building was leased for $50 per month from July 1, 1954 to June 30, 1955, for the Benjamin Barnes Branch of the YMCA to serve the blacks of the county.
The Barnes Branch was organized in January 1954, with Mr. Robert L. Glynn as Chairman. Mr. Robert J. Smith was employed as Executive Secretary and began work July 1, 1954. An open house was held in November, 1954.
The branch was named for Benjamin H. Barnes, a teacher in the city school system, an active member of the First African Baptist Church, and a leader of the community.
The Barnes Branch was organized in January 1954, with Mr. Robert L. Glynn as Chairman. Mr. Robert J. Smith was employed as Executive Secretary and began work July 1, 1954. An open house was held in November, 1954.
The branch was named for Benjamin H. Barnes, a teacher in the city school system, an active member of the First African Baptist Church, and a leader of the community.
Source
YMCA
Date
1954
Contributor
Elizabeth Bradt (Description)
Tuscaloosa Public Library
Type
Photograph
Identifier
914
Coverage
Tuscaloosa (AL)
Original Format
Photograph
Physical Dimensions
6.25 inches x 4.5 inches