Harlem YMCA and Community Cultural Programs (1920–1935)

1. Harlem YMCA opens as a new community hub

   Jan 1, 1919Labels: Harlem YMCA, West 135th

   • YMCA NYC
   • HDC

2. 135th Street Library expands Black cultural programming

   Jan 1, 1921Labels: 135th Street, New York

   • Smithsonian
   • Urban Archive

3. Harlem YWCA moves into purpose-built facility

   Jan 1, 1921Labels: Harlem YWCA, 137th Street

   • Harlem YWCA

4. Opportunity magazine launches from the Urban League

   Jan 1, 1923Labels: Opportunity magazine, National Urban

   • Opportunity

5. Schomburg collection purchased for Harlem research center

   Jan 1, 1926Labels: Schomburg Collection, 135th Street

   • Schomburg
   • Urban Archive

6. Planning begins for a larger Harlem YMCA facility

   Jan 1, 1927Labels: Harlem YMCA, planning stage

   • LPC quoted
   • HDC

7. Harlem YMCA expansion receives major funding approval

   Mar 1, 1931Labels: Harlem YMCA, funding approval

   • LPC quoted

8. Groundbreaking starts new Harlem YMCA building

   Nov 1, 1931Labels: Harlem YMCA, new building

   • LPC quoted
   • Harlem YMCA

9. New Eighth Avenue subway line opens nearby

   Sep 10, 1932Labels: IND Eighth, subway

   • IND 135th

10. New Harlem YMCA opens with expanded rooms and programs

    Jan 1, 1933Labels: Harlem YMCA, new facility

    • LPC quoted
    • Harlem YMCA

11. Aaron Douglas creates major mural for Harlem YMCA

    Jan 1, 1935Labels: Aaron Douglas, Evolution of

    • Smithsonian
    • W Perron

12. Harlem YMCA is officially renamed from 135th Street Branch

    Jan 1, 1936Labels: Harlem YMCA, renaming 1936

    • LPC quoted
    • Harlem YMCA