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Recreation and hospitality center for early Childress; in Spanish Mission Revival style architecture. Built 1903, after citizens, led by R.H. Norris and Dr. J.H. Cristler, attracted Fort Worth & Denver Railway shops and division offices here. Among funds donors was Helen Gould, philanthropic daughter of rail magnate Jay Gould. Use by Y.M.C.A. ceased in 1934; owned by veterans' groups since 1938. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-1962
Old Railroad Y.M.C.A. is a historical marker in Childress, Childress County, dedicated in 1980. It is one of 8 historical markers documented in Childress County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 17 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 34.4272, -100.2165 near Childress. The nearest cataloged historic site is Morgan Hospital (historical marker), about 0.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include Childress Post Office Building, Childress County, and Palace Theater.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5075003789. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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