Historic YMCA turned into artsy apartments in Granite City

“The event is targeted on serving artists and veterans who’re serious about residing downtown, (the place) facilities reminiscent of Metropolis Corridor, eating places and low outlets, a movie show and parks are inside strolling distance,” in line with a weblog put up by Larry Perlmutter, communications and growth director for Rise.

One particular person excited in regards to the downtown challenge is longtime Granite Metropolis volunteer Conrad “Babe” Champion, 89, a retired schoolteacher and coach who labored on the YMCA from 1949 to 1956. Champion was nonetheless in highschool when he began within the “boy’s space,” the place males and boys checked of their garments earlier than going swimming of their “birthday fits” (nude).

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