Centre Avenue YMCA - Northeast African American Historic Places Map (sitios de interés)
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Centre Ave & Francis St
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Built in 1922 and opened on September 24, 1923, this was a very popular neighborhood gathering place especially from the 1920s through the 1950s. Black and white students came to see nationally famous black speakers and entertainers perform and lecture at the YMCA. Black college students, restricted from living in Oakland or any part of downtown Pittsburgh would eat, sleep, and study at the YMCA. James A. Dorsey Sr., a prominent figure in the Hill's black community, became the first educator of the YMCA
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Built in 1922 and opened on September 24, 1923, this was a very popular neighborhood gathering place especially from the 1920s through the 1950s. Black and white students came to see nationally famous black speakers and entertainers perform and lecture at the YMCA. Black college students, restricted from living in Oakland or any part of downtown Pittsburgh would eat, sleep, and study at the YMCA. James A. Dorsey Sr., a prominent figure in the Hill's black community, became the first educator of the YMCA
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