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The '''YMCA of Northwest Florida''' began as the '''Pensacola YMCA''' in [[1903]] (Some records mention a YMCA chapter in Pensacola as early as [[1880]]).  The YMCA's current facilities are located at 420 North [[Palafox Street]].
 
The '''YMCA of Northwest Florida''' began as the '''Pensacola YMCA''' in [[1903]] (Some records mention a YMCA chapter in Pensacola as early as [[1880]]).  The YMCA's current facilities are located at 420 North [[Palafox Street]].
  
 
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[[Image:PensacolaYMCABuilding.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The original YMCA building]]
 
The original YMCA building at 402-406 North Palafox Street was constructed in 1903 and officially opened in [[1906]].  The facilities included a gymnasium, bowling alley, café, and billiard room.  The building was demolished in [[1969]].<ref>Pensacola Historical Society.  ''Pensacola in Vintage Postcards''.  Arcadia, 2005.</ref>
 
The original YMCA building at 402-406 North Palafox Street was constructed in 1903 and officially opened in [[1906]].  The facilities included a gymnasium, bowling alley, café, and billiard room.  The building was demolished in [[1969]].<ref>Pensacola Historical Society.  ''Pensacola in Vintage Postcards''.  Arcadia, 2005.</ref>
  
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The downtown YMCA's current facilities

The YMCA of Northwest Florida began as the Pensacola YMCA in 1903 (Some records mention a YMCA chapter in Pensacola as early as 1880). The YMCA's current facilities are located at 420 North Palafox Street.

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The original YMCA building

The original YMCA building at 402-406 North Palafox Street was constructed in 1903 and officially opened in 1906. The facilities included a gymnasium, bowling alley, café, and billiard room. The building was demolished in 1969.[1]

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  1. Pensacola Historical Society. Pensacola in Vintage Postcards. Arcadia, 2005.