Exterior view of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) Building, west side of Broadway, south of Second Street, ca.1900

Photograph of an exterior view of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) Building, west side of Broadway, south of Second Street, ca.1900. In the foreground, a paved street can be seen extending from left to right. At the center of the street, a horse-drawn carriage is visible. A person holding an umbrella can be seen sitting in the corner of the carriage. Behind the carriage at center, a series of connected, large, four-story buildings can be seen. Along the base of the buildings, several awnings advertise small shops. At the center of the buildings, a large archway labeled "Young Men's Christian Association" leads to a set of steps. At the top of the center structure, a conical rooftop topped with a flagpole holding the American flag can be seen. Previous version of record states: "Date given on the facade is 'A.D. 1888' ".; Legible signs include: ..."ndon, shades & draperies, 213", "Wyckoff, Seamans & Benedict", "Remington typewriter", address: "211", "209, Millinery, 209", "E.[...] Collins", "Young Men's Christian Association", "We sell the earth, Bassett & Smith", "S. Broadway no. 209", "Commercial printing house, Ulrich Knoch", "Central Presbyterian Church preaching Sunday 11 A.M. & 7:30 P.M. [...] Los Angeles Conservatory of Music & Arts, Mrs. Emily J. Valentine, Pres., [...] practice clavier", "Cuban relief! [...]rved here", "J.G. Schaefer, tailor". Constructed 1888.