National Register of Historic Places

Minneapolis YMCA Central Building

Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Listed
November 29, 1995
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
95001375

About this property

The Minneapolis YMCA Central Building is a 12-story YMCA building in downtown Minneapolis listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is built in the Gothic Revival style, making it stand out from other buildings. The Gothic styling was chosen to emphasize the vertical mass of the structure and to make it appear as a powerful corporate symbol. The styling also brought a symbolic association with church architecture, making it fit into the YMCA's value system. The building was converted into a 121-unit apartment complex in 1994. It is located adjacent to LaSalle Plaza, a 30-story office building that includes the current, modern Minneapolis YMCA location. In the 1970s, the 7th floor of the building housed the Minnesota Restitution Project, a Department of Corrections initiative that served as an early demonstration project for restorative justice practices.

Location

36 S. Ninth St. (formerly 30 S. Ninth St.)
Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota
44.97602, -93.27518

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Minneapolis YMCA Central Building listed on the National Register?

Minneapolis YMCA Central Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 29, 1995.

What type of historic resource is Minneapolis YMCA Central Building?

Minneapolis YMCA Central Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Minneapolis YMCA Central Building?

The period of significance for Minneapolis YMCA Central Building is recorded as the industrial era.

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