Details for Old Railroad Y.M.C.A.
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5075003789
Data
| Marker Number | 3789 |
| Atlas Number | 5075003789 |
| Marker Title | Old Railroad Y.M.C.A. |
| Index Entry | Y.M.C.A., Old Railroad |
| Address | 207 10th St. NW |
| City | Childress |
| County | Childress |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 388221 |
| UTM Northing | 3810191 |
| Subject Codes | buildings; railroads; Mission Revival (Architectural style); youth organizations; military topics |
| Marker Year | 1980 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | VFW Post 2512, SW corner 10th St. NW and Ave. C NW |
| Private Property | |
| Marker Condition | |
| Marker Size | Medallion and Plate |
| Marker Text | 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 |