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YWCA: 1906
Submitted by Dave on Mon, 03/21/2011 - 5:02pm.
Poughkeepsie, New York, circa 1906. "Young Women's Christian Association." And, presumably, a young Christian woman at the door. View full size.
Does Not Survive
Submitted by Alonzo on Tue, 03/22/2011 - 10:46am.
A bit of research pegged the address for the YWCA building to be 56 Cannon Street. The building survived into the 60s, and then became the victim of urban renewal. The site is now a parking lot.
The YWCA that inhabited the building itself expired last decade, leaving unpaid taxes.
Simple
Submitted by switzarch on Mon, 03/21/2011 - 11:14pm.
A very tidy design with just enough ornamentation to give the basic structure individuality. Very nice. Simply works!
Such a beautiful building
Submitted by Plymouthfan on Mon, 03/21/2011 - 10:36pm.
Can't imagine anything even remotely close to this being built today.
Frequent droppings
Submitted by Downer on Mon, 03/21/2011 - 9:40pm.
Looks like there had been a few carriage stops out front dropping off the ladies.
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