Tenderloin in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
220 Golden Gate Ave.
c. 1909
Former San Francisco Central YMCA
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 17, 2015
1. 220 Golden Gate Ave. Marker
Oldest surviving YMCA Building in California. In 1908 U.S. President William Howard Taft presided at the groundbreaking ceremony for this new building, which replaced the original central branch on Ellis and Mason streets. The original 1853 building was destroyed in the 1906 earthquake and fire. YMCA night classes at both sites from the 1880s onward led to the development of Golden Gate University. Former Mayor Willie Brown (1996-2004) stayed here when he first arrived in the city.
National Register of Historic Places
Uptown Tenderloin Historic District
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #27 William Howard Taft series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.
Location. 37° 46.914′ N, 122° 24.864′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in Tenderloin. Marker is at the intersection of Golden Gate Avenue and Leavenworth Street, on the right when traveling west on Golden Gate Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 220 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco CA 94102, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. California Labor School (here, next to this marker); Former Film Exchange
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Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 17, 2015
2. 220 Golden Gate Ave. Marker
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 17, 2015
3. YMCA Seal
John 17 - 21
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 17, 2015
4. 220 Golden Gate Ave.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 17, 2015
5. Foundation
Standeth Sure 2 Tim. 21-19
Anno Domini MDCCCCIX
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 17, 2015
6. Golden Gate & Leavenworth
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 696 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 25, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
