Dublin Core
Title
YWCA members and staff outside Martha Potter Hall in September, 1927. From left to right: Mrs. Dayton, Mrs. Wilbur, Mrs. Dray and Miss Mendenhall.
Subject
YWCA (Warren)
Description
The Martha Potter Hall was the home of the YWCA from 1918-1929.
Date
1927
Identifier
050-024-054
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Location
Warren (Ohio)
Original Format
Photograph
Physical Dimensions
7 x 11.5 cm.
Owner
YWCA Warren
Notes
The Warren YWCA was founded and incorporated in 1916. It was originally located in the Dana’s Musical Institute’s Junius Cottage (1916-1919) before finding its next home in Dana’s Martha Potter Hall (1919-1929). In 1926 a capital campaign began in earnest for the construction a building to house the Y. Under the direction of Building Campaign Chair B.W. Edwards, local businesses were solicited for $1000.00 each to purchase the property then occupied by the Harrington family’s abandoned home on North Park Avenue. In addition, board members, staff and supporters canvased Warren neighborhoods requesting smaller donations. Construction of the YWCA began in 1928 and was completed in 1929.
Repository
YWCA Warren