As early as 1905, a dormitory opened on Division Street to provide shelter for young, single women who were flowing into Evansville to work in the city’s numerous factories, mills, and shops. Two years later, social reformer Albion Fellows Bacon helped to organize the Working Girls Association to further assist women. Its success spurred the founding of the Evansville chapter of the YWCA in 1911. By the mid-1920s, the organization’s rapid growth led to the building of a larger home on Vine Street, seen here under construction in 1925.
FOOTNOTES: We want to thank Patricia Sides, Archivist of Willard Library for contributing this picture that shall increase people’s awareness and appreciation of Evansville’s rich history. If you have any historical pictures of Vanderburgh County or Evansville please contact please contact Patricia Sides, Archivist Willard Library at 812) 425-4309, ext. 114 or e-mail her at www.willard.lib.in.us.
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