Exercising in front of the Jerusalem YMCA, c. 1949

A photograph of young people lined up in front of the Jerusalem YMCA. The children are all in lines and wear white shirts and dark shorts. The central part, with the 142 foot North tower, of the Jerusalem YMCA provides the backdrop. There are people on the roof as well as some watching around the edge. The picture may have been taken in 1949. This is from a stamp on the back that has the date and some untranslated writing.The vision of Dr. Archibald Clinton Harte (1865-1946) who worked tirelessly planning every detail and raising funds, the Jerusalem International YMCA was dedicated in 1933 with the words “Here is a spot whose atmosphere is peace, where political and religious jealousies can be forgotten and international unity be fostered and developed.” Designed by noted American architect Arthur Loomis Harmon of Shreve, Lamb and Harmon, the building was originally composed of three principal units: the center with its tower on the north side that arises to a majestic 152 feet; the auditorium connected to the main building by a cloistered passage with a vaulted roof and known as the golden hall of friendship; and the Gymnasium or physical unit with various gymnasia, swimming pool and outside playing fields and courts. For biography of Attallah A. Kidess, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/agents/people/579.There is a stamp with some untranslated and unidentified language on the back. The listed in the stamp appears to have the date of 1949