YMCA Philadelphia
YMCA | |
 YMCA Armed Forces Building | |
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| Location | 115 N. 15th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
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| Coordinates | 39°57′17″N 75°9′53″W / 39.95472°N 75.16472°W |
| Built | 1926 |
| Architect | Louis E. Jallade |
| Architectural style | Art Deco |
| NRHP reference No. | 80003624[1] |
| Added to NRHP | December 2, 1980 |
YMCA Philadelphia, also Greater Philadelphia YMCA was founded on June 15, 1854, by George H. Stuart, a prominent Philadelphia businessman and importer. The goal of the Association was to reach "the many thousands of neglected youth not likely to be brought under any moral influence by any other means."[citation needed]
The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is a community service organization that promotes positive values through programs that help to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. Over the years, Philadelphia Freedom Valley YMCA has grown to include 15 branches and 55 program sites throughout the Greater Philadelphia area.
Branches
[edit]Abington
[edit]CLOSED - Abington YMCA,[2] serving Abington, Jenkintown, Cheltenham, Willow Grove and the surrounding communities, offers a wide range of programs for children and teens including swim lessons, sports, fitness, child care and day camps. For adults and seniors, YMCA has personal training, a variety of group exercise classes, wellness orientations and free babysitting services.
Ambler
[edit]Ambler Area YMCA,[3] serving Ambler, Fort Washington, Blue Bell, Horsham, North Wales and the surrounding communities, offers a wide range of programs for children and teens including swim lessons, sports, fitness, karate and day camps. For adults and seniors, YMCA has personal training, a variety of group exercise classes, water aerobics and free babysitting services.
Audubon
[edit]Audubon YMCA,[4] serving West and East Norriton, Blue Bell, King of Prussia, Norristown and the surrounding communities, offers a wide range of programs for children and teens including swim lessons, sports, fitness, child care and day camps. For adults and seniors, YMCA has personal training, a variety of group exercise classes, wellness orientations and free babysitting services.
Christian Street
[edit]Christian Street YMCA,[5] serving South Philadelphia, Center City and the surrounding communities, offers a wide range of programs for children and teens including swim lessons, sports, fitness, child care and day camps. For adults and seniors, YMCA has personal training, a variety of group exercise classes, wellness orientations and free babysitting services. It is located within the Christian Street Historic District.
Columbia North
[edit]Columbia North YMCA,[6] serving North Philadelphia, Fairmount, Kensington, Port Richmond and the surrounding communities, offers a wide range of programs for children and teens including swim lessons, sports, fitness, child care and day camps. For adults and seniors, YMCA has personal training, a variety of group exercise classes, wellness orientations and free babysitting services.
Hatboro
[edit]CLOSED - Hatboro Area YMCA,[7] serving Hatboro, Horsham, Warminster, Willow Grove and the surrounding communities, offers a wide range of programs for children and teens including swim lessons, sports, fitness, gymnastics and day camps. For adults and seniors, YMCA has personal training, a variety of group exercise classes, wellness orientations and free babysitting services.
Haverford
[edit]Haverford YMCA,[8] serving Havertown and the surrounding Main Line communities of Bryn Mawr, Villanova, Ardmore and Haverford, offers a wide range of programs for children and teens including swim lessons, sports, fitness, child care and day camps. For adults and seniors, YMCA has personal training, a variety of group exercise classes, wellness orientations and free babysitting services.
Northeast
[edit]Northeast Family YMCA,[9] serving Northeast Philadelphia, Somerton, Bustleton, Normandy and the surrounding communities, offers a wide range of programs for children and teens including swim lessons, sports, fitness, child care and day camps. For adults and seniors, YMCA has personal training, a variety of group exercise classes, wellness orientations and free babysitting services.
Phoenixville
[edit]Phoenixville YMCA,[10] serving Phoenixville, Valley Forge, King of Prussia, Malvern, Audubon, Spring City, Royersford, Collegville and Kimberton, offering a wide range of programs for children and teens including swim lessons, sports, fitness, child care and day camps. For adults and seniors, YMCA has personal training, a variety of group exercise classes, wellness orientations and free babysitting services.
Pottstown
[edit]Pottstown YMCA,[11] serving Pottstown, Norristown, Broomall and Reading, offers a wide range of programs for children and teens including swim lessons, sports, fitness, child care and day camps. For adults and seniors, YMCA has personal training, a variety of group exercise classes, wellness orientations and free babysitting services.
Rocky Run
[edit]Rocky Run YMCA,[12] serving Media, Aston, Newtown Square, Edgemont, Springfield and the surrounding communities, offers a wide range of programs for children and teens including swim lessons, sports, fitness, child care and day camps. For adults and seniors, YMCA has personal training, a variety of group exercise classes, wellness orientations and free babysitting services.
Roxborough
[edit]Roxborough YMCA,[13] serving Roxborough, Manayunk, Lafayette Hill, Chestnut Hill and the surrounding communities, offers a wide range of programs for children and teens including swim lessons, sports, fitness, child care and day camps. For adults and seniors, YMCA has personal training, a variety of group exercise classes, wellness orientations and free babysitting services.
Spring Valley
[edit]Spring Valley YMCA,[14] serving Limerick, Pottstown, Harleysville, Lansdale, Skippack, Collegeville and the surrounding communities, offers a wide range of programs for children and teens including swim lessons, sports, fitness, child care and day camps. For adults and seniors, YMCA has personal training, a variety of group exercise classes, wellness orientations and free babysitting services.
Upper Perkiomen
[edit]Upper Perkiomen YMCA,[15] serving Pennsburg, Doylestown, Allentown, Quakertown and the surrounding communities, offers a wide range of programs for children and teens including swim lessons, sports, fitness, child care and day camps. For adults and seniors, YMCA has personal training, a variety of group exercise classes, wellness orientations and free babysitting services.
West Philadelphia
[edit]West Philadelphia YMCA,[16] serving West Philadelphia, Wynnefield, Elmwood and the surrounding communities, offers a wide range of programs for children and teens including swim lessons, sports, fitness, child care and day camps. For adults and seniors, YMCA has personal training, a variety of group exercise classes, wellness orientations and free babysitting services.
Historic building
[edit]YMCA's Armed Forces Building, also known as YMCA and Navy Central YMCA Annex, built 1926 to 1928, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. It has been converted into luxury apartments
References
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- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
- ^ "Abington YMCA".
- ^ "Ambler Area YMCA".
- ^ "Audubon YMCA".
- ^ "Christian Street YMCA".
- ^ "Columbia North YMCA".
- ^ "Hatboro Area YMCA".
- ^ "Haverford Area YMCA".
- ^ "Northeast Family YMCA".
- ^ "Phoenixville YMCA".
- ^ "Pottstown YMCA".
- ^ "Rocky Run YMCA".
- ^ "Roxborough Area YMCA".
- ^ "Spring Valley YMCA".
- ^ "Upper Perkiomen YMCA".
- ^ "West Philadelphia YMCA".
External links
[edit]Historic building
[edit]- nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com
- Y.M.C.A. Armed Forces Building at Philadelphia Architects and Buildings
