The first YMCA facility in Los Angeles was constructed in 1908 at the corner of 7th and Hope, at 715 S. Hope Street; in 1969, the building was razed for the construction of what is now Macy's Plaza. A new $1.3 million Downtown YMCA was dedicated in 1986, and named in honor of Stuart M. Ketchum for both his long-time support for the organization and for his generous gift for the facility. The Stewart M. Ketchum Downtown YMCA, designed by Albert C. Martin & Associates, is located at 401 S. Hope Street. Ms. Jung Shim shows off her weight lifting skills, as she stands chest-deep in water inside the 25-yard, 4-lane indoor shallow lap swimming pool, at the seniors swimming class of the Downtown Ketchum YMCA. Photograph dated April 2000.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 31 cm. on sheet 28 x 36 cm. Photographic prints
YMCA of Los Angeles Physical fitness for older people--California--Los Angeles Physical fitness centers--California--Los Angeles Swimming for older people--California--Los Angeles Exercise for older people--California--Los Angeles Older people--Recreation--California--Los Angeles Swimming pools--California--Los Angeles Weight lifting--California--Los Angeles Older women--California--Los Angeles Downtown Los Angeles (Los Angeles, Calif.) Los Angeles Neighborhoods Collection photographs
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