Young Men's Christian Association
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- Jul 3, 1876The Centennial Fourth: Seattle's 1876 CelebrationOn the eve of the nation's hundredth birthday, Seattle grapples with patriotic fervor, civic fire safety, and a growing political divide.Commercial Street, Seattle, WA
- Feb 10, 1877A Home for Books Above the Liquor StoreAfter years of neglect, the Seattle Public Library relocates to a more central, if modest, home on Front Street—sparking a debate over the city's duty to provide spaces for 'public culture' over saloons.Front Street, Seattle, WA
- Sep 7, 1878The 10-Cent Alternative to the SaloonA local leader proposes a 'reading room and coffee house' to offer Seattle's young men a moral, affordable sanctuary away from the city's liquor dens.Seattle, WA
- Jan 23, 1889Seattle’s Moral Heart: The Push for a YMCA TempleAs the city grows, local leaders launch a fundraising drive to build a permanent home for the Young Men's Christian Association, arguing that Seattle needs more than just commerce—it needs character.Seattle, WA
- Apr 7, 1889From Two Rooms to a Building Fund: The YMCA’s Early Expansion in SeattleThree years after arriving in Seattle, Secretary George Carter reflects on the YMCA’s transformation from a struggling group in a pair of rented rooms to a city institution with grand building ambitions.Seattle, WA
- Dec 26, 1892Evangelist Brown Preaches Purity in SeattleEvangelist H.W. Brown concludes a nine-week residency in Seattle with a sermon on moral purity at the Seattle Theater.Seattle Theater, Seattle, WA
- Jul 11, 1904The Christian Athlete: Military Encampment Keeps the SabbathDespite the lure of recreation, soldiers at the local encampment gathered for Sunday services and athletics at the YMCA tent.Tacoma, WA