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Japanese YWCA Building

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The Japanese YWCA Building is a historic structure in Japantown, San Francisco, California. Originally constructed for the a Japanese American chapter of the Young Women's Christian Association, the site later played an important role in the civil rights and LGBTQ rights movements. Prominent architect Julia Morgan designed the Japanese-inspired building in 1932. Over its history, it also became known as the Issei Women’s Building, San Francisco Friends Center, Western Addition YWCA, and Nihonmachi Little Friends.

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Japanese YWCA Building
Sutter Street, San Francisco Western Addition

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N 37.786388888889 ° E -122.43055555556 °
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Sutter Street 1811
95115 San Francisco, Western Addition
California, United States
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