Decline: 1950s to Present - Series Post #4

In 1981, the national Boys’ Club of America absorbed the Germantown Boys’ Club.  With no upgrades to the Clubhouse since before the 30s, an assessment of the building was completed in 1985 for possible upgrades.  The report found that the rear wing and pool were abandoned and badly deteriorated; the basement regularly flooded; rot was apparent throughout; and the windows and exterior envelope were in poor condition.  Overall, the assessment highlighted that the building failed to meet modern life-safety codes; therefore, the needed upgrades were not attempted.