About this property
Elks Athletic Club, also known as YWCA, in Louisville, Kentucky, is an eight-story building that was built in 1924. It was designed by Joseph & Joseph in Classical Revival style. It was sold and adapted into use as a hotel four years after it was built.
Location
Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 79001003. It was listed on July 15, 1979.
Categories
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Elks Athletic Club listed on the National Register?
Elks Athletic Club was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 15, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Elks Athletic Club?
Elks Athletic Club is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Elks Athletic Club?
The period of significance for Elks Athletic Club is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1924.
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