Community Centre Collection

Little Jessie James, Yonker, NY, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Little Jessie James, Yonker, NY, [193-]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Little Jessie James, Portchester, NY, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Little Jessie James, Portchester, NY, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935

Newly erected community house at the Delta cooperative farm, Hillhouse, Mississippi, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Newly erected community house at the Delta cooperative farm. Hillhouse, Mississippi. This building houses the library, school, clinic and meeting rooms

David Bowie launches The Brixton Community Centre, yards away from his own birthplace in Stanfield Road, Brixton. David donated 200, 000 of his own money to get the community centre off the grown

Recycling Bank, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. March 1990
The first can recycling bank in Lostwithiel is opened by the Mayor Dennis Hutchings, along with Richard Bower MBE and Marian Chanter, environmentalist, with her daughter, Emily

Nechells Baths PLA01_01_085
Nechells Baths, Nechells Park Road, Nechells, Birmingham. Nechells Baths, seen from the west after restoration work to convert it into a community and business centre

Presenting the keys JLP01_09_782973
Farriers Hall Community Centre, Farriers Way, Borehamwood, Elstree and Borehamwood, Hertsmere, Hertfordshire. F Bryer, Director of Laings Building Division

Aylesbury Estate Walworth JLP01_08_084729
Aylesbury Estate, Walworth, Southwark, Greater London. Looking north-west over the Aylesbury Estate, showing the Centre Building with its 170ft chimney and Taplow House

Chinese Arch 28767_069
Chinatown, Nelson Street, Liverpool. The Chinese Arch, gateway to Chinatown, constructed in 2000, 2015. SJ3589

Stores and community center in model lumber company town, Gilchrist, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Stores and community center in model lumber company town, Gilchrist, Oregon

Country filling station owned and operated by tobacco farmer, Granville County, North Carolina
Country filling station owned and operated by tobacco farmer. Such small independent stations have become meeting places (community center)

The oldest inhabitant of Merthyr Vale and Aberfan, Mrs Mary Jane Jones, aged 93 of Aberfan, waves to Queen Elizabeth II outside the villages new community centre. 9th March 1973

Ken Dodd cutting the tape to open the Knotty Ash community centre, with him is Dame Ethel Wormald, Mayor of Liverpool. 24th February 1968

The Streets of Liverpool in 1949

Paddy Ashdowns visit, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. March 1988
Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Paddy Ashdown, paid a visit to Lostwithiel and helps Mary and Jean Pearce across the busy A390 road, which runs through the centre of town

First Honoured Burgess, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. June 1984
Local businessman Rex Stephens became the first Honoured Burgess of Lostwithiel and received the civic title from Mayor Gwen Powell-Jones. The Honoured Burgess title replaces Freeman of the Borough

The Community Centre in the settlement of Goose Green, on the Falkland Islands, South America

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"Building Stronger Bonds: The Heart of a Community Centre" In the quaint town of Lostwithiel, Cornwall, the year was 1990 when the Recycling Bank found its home within the walls of the community centre. This addition marked a significant step towards environmental consciousness and sustainable living for residents. Two years prior, in March 1988, Lostwithiel had the honor of hosting Paddy Ashdown's visit to their beloved community centre. As an influential figure in politics, his presence highlighted the importance of such spaces as hubs for social engagement and civic participation. Rewinding further back to June 1984, Lostwithiel proudly celebrated its first Honoured Burgess at their cherished community centre. This recognition symbolized deep-rooted connections and appreciation for individuals who contributed significantly to shaping this tight-knit community. Meanwhile, across different corners of our diverse world, other remarkable community centres have left indelible marks on society. Take Nechells Baths in Birmingham - PLA01_01_085 - where generations have gathered to swim and forge lifelong friendships amidst splashes and laughter. Further south lies Jame Masjid - PLA01_01_095/103/094 - a place that not only serves as a spiritual sanctuary but also fosters unity among worshippers from various walks of life. Shifting focus across continents brings us to Aylesbury Estate Walworth JLP01_08_084729 – an emblematic example showcasing how vibrant communities thrive when they possess dedicated spaces that encourage interaction and support networks. The Chinese Arch (28767_069) stands tall as both a cultural landmark and testament to inclusivity within communities worldwide. It represents how diversity can enrich neighborhoods by fostering understanding between different cultures. Traveling back in time through Dorothea Lange's lens takes us to Gilchrist, Oregon in 1939 (Stores & Community Center). Here we witness how even model lumber company towns recognized the significance of a community center in nurturing social cohesion and providing essential services.