1896 – YMCA, London, Ontario
Architect: Moore & Henry
The London YMCA was founded by William Bowman on November 28, 1856, just two years after London became a city and just twelve years after the original YMCA was founded in 1844 in England by Sir George Williams. London’s YMCA was the third to be established in Canada, preceded only by organizations in Montreal and Halifax. Officially opened to the public on New Year’s Day, 1897. Destroyed by fire in January 1981 and demolished shortly after. It was later determined to be a case of arson.
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