Ladies' Christian Union (New York, N.Y.)

Organization founded in New York City in 1858 with the aim of creating and maintaining safe, affordable housing for young, unmarried Christian women employed in the New York area. Between the years 1860-1922, the organization owned and operated a total of eight buildings in Manhattan, two of which remain in operation to the present day. In 1871, the "Young Ladies Branch" of the Ladies Christian Union established itself as an independent organization known as the "Young Ladies Christian Association," better known today as the "Young Women's Christian Association" (YWCA).

From the description of Ladies' Christian Union records, 1850-2001 (bulk 1858-1960). (New York University). WorldCat record id: 475814881