Friday, January 4, 2013

Alabama's Oldest YMCA

Selma is home to Alabama's first Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA)
 that was founded in 1858, and this is the oldest YMCA building still standing
 in the state. Built in 1885, the historic structure on Broad Street
 was in danger of demolition when it was purchased 
by the Selma-Dallas County Historic Preservation Society last spring. 

Today, it is undergoing stabilization so that it can be preserved for future use.
 You can see an architectural rendition and postcard of the original facade HERE. 

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13 comments:

  1. Tanya BreeseJanuary 4, 2013 at 6:37 AM

    love it! so many different textures in this photo!

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  2. Elizabeth EdwardsJanuary 4, 2013 at 7:22 AM

    lots of work needed but interesting indeed. ( :

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  3. Jan n JerJanuary 4, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    So happy this structure is being restored. It has a place in history!

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  4. PerthDailyPhotoJanuary 4, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    It certainly has deteriorated such a lot from its original state Janet, lets hope they can restore and keep it going, such a good use for the building. Happy weekend.

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  5. TexWisGirlJanuary 4, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    a lot of color and texture there. glad they're going to save it.

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  6. EG CameraGirlJanuary 4, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    Well I have to say this building sure does look like it has been around a while. :)

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  7. RevrunnerJanuary 4, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    Looks like a whale of a restoration project! But at least they start with a smart looking balcony railing. :-)

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  8. JackJanuary 4, 2013 at 3:56 PM

    The building looks like it has good bones but it will cost a pretty penny to restore it. Patience, patience.

    Thanks for visiting . . .

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  9. CarlettaJanuary 4, 2013 at 4:02 PM

    A thumbs up to the society for trying to preserve it!

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  10. Chattahoochee Valley DailyJanuary 4, 2013 at 6:05 PM

    Glad that they are going to restore the structure.

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  11. Sally in WAJanuary 4, 2013 at 9:12 PM

    Its nice that the building is being restored instead of torn down. I hope they keep the balcony railing.

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  12. JanetJanuary 4, 2013 at 10:25 PM

    Thanks for all the comments. This building is a long way from restoration, but the stabilization will make restoration possible.

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  13. KateJanuary 5, 2013 at 6:40 AM

    Thanks for the link; obviously it is worth saving!

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