San Francisco, CALIFORNIA - Y.M.C.A. Hotel - MULTIVIEWA: The Young Men's Christian Association, commonly known as the YMCA or simply the Y, is a worldwide organization based in Geneva, Switzerland, with more than 2 billion beneficiaries from 125 national associations. It was founded on 6 June 1844 by George Williams in London and aims to put Christian principles into practice by developing a healthy "body, mind, and spirit." These three angles are reflected by the different sides of the (red) triangle—part of all YMCA logos. From its inception, it grew rapidly and ultimately became a worldwide movement founded on the principles of Muscular Christianity. Local YMCAs engage in a wide variety of charitable activities, including providing athletic facilities, holding classes for a wide variety of skills, promoting Christianity, and humanitarian work. YMCAs continue to be religious organizations; many national or local organizations de-emphasize this aspect, while others choose to prioritize its religious mission above all others. The different local YMCAs are voluntarily affiliated through their national organizations. The national organizations in turn are part of both an Area Alliance and the World Alliance of YMCAs. The World Alliance's main motto is "empowering young people." The YMCA Hotel in San Francisco is a historic building in the Tenderloin District of San Francisco, California,. The hotel was also known as the Shih Yu-Lang (Chinese: 史玉朗 Shǐyùlǎng) Central YMCA Hotel and is located at 351 Turk Street. This Linen Era (1930-45) postcard offers three images of the building - 2 interior (front lobby, lounge) and exterior elevation. The card is in good condition. Genuine Curteich-Chicago "C.T. American Art. No. 1745-29-N.