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In 1996, Chinese Historical Society acquired the landmark Chinatown YWCA building for its permanent headquarters. The new Chinese Historical Society of American Museum and Learning Center opened its doors in November 2001.
Housed in a building constructed in 1932, the Chinatown YWCA placed a significant role in the lives of young Chinese American women for more than 50 years. A brief history of the Chinatown YWCA, including vintage photographs, documents, and a videotape, can be found in the YWCA History Room.
The Chinatown YWCA building is a magnificent architectural landmark designed by Julia Morgan, who designed hundreds of buildings from Hearst Castle to private homes. The YWCA consists of a multi-tiered structure punctuated with three Chinese towers. Details include Chinese roof tiles, decorative wall panels, a cast-stone arch with leaded glazing, and a circular cast-stone window with steel sash. A traditional Chinese courtyard, graced witha garden and fountain, is shared with the adjacent YWCA Residence Apartments.
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