Y.M.C.A. Hotel Chicago

Y.M.C.A. Hotel Chicago Button Museum
Category
Chicago
Additional Images
Y.M.C.A. Hotel Chicago button back Button Museum
Sub Categories
Illustrations
Text on Button Y.M.C.A. HOTEL CHICAGO
Image Description

An illustration of a building with red text above and below it on a white background. 
Curl Text ACORN BADGE CHICAGO 2
Back Style
Unlocking pin
The Shape
Circle
The Size
1 inch
The Manufacturer
Acorn Badge Co.
Additional Information

The Y.M.C.A. Hotel Chicago was built in 1916 and was located on Wabash Avenue. The hotel provided simple and inexpensive lodgings to young men, at daily rates, without membership fees. Starting during the 1930’s the Y.M.C.A. Hotel began to market the hotel to a broader audience that included men, women, and families. Besides offering low cost rooms the Y.M.C.A. Hotel also operated a cafeteria, restaurant and soda fountain as well as offering daily programs and entertainment.
Catalog ID CH0075