The Montclair Historical Society operates the Crane House and Historic YWCA, a significant cultural landmark in Montclair, NJ. Originally built in 1796 by Israel Crane, the house served as a family home for over a century before becoming a vital community center for African American women through the YWCA from 1920 to 1965. Today, the society preserves and shares the rich history of the Crane family, the women of the YWCA, and the early preservationists who fought to save this historic site. Through educational programs and exhibitions, the Montclair Historical Society highlights the diverse narratives that shaped the community and continues to engage visitors in local history. Generated from the website