Young Men's Christian Association Building
National Register of Historic Places

Young Men's Christian Association Building

Albany, Albany County, New York
Listed
November 2, 1978
Type
Building
Period
Pre Contact
Ref No.
78001838

About this property

The former Young Men's Christian Association Building in Albany, New York, United States, is located on Pearl Street (New York State Route 32). It was built in the 1880s in the Romanesque Revival architectural style, with an existing neighboring structure annexed to it and a rear addition built in the 1920s. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. Two years later, when the Downtown Albany Historic District was designated and listed on the Register, YMCA building was further included as a contributing property. At the time of its construction, it had the first gymnasium in upstate New York, and one of the earliest indoor swimming pools in the country. Several years later, it hosted the first basketball game played away from Springfield College, where the sport was invented.

Location

60-64 N. Pearl St.
Albany, Albany County, New York
42.65163, -73.75277

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Questions about this property

When was Young Men's Christian Association Building listed on the National Register?

Young Men's Christian Association Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 2, 1978.

What type of historic resource is Young Men's Christian Association Building?

Young Men's Christian Association Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Young Men's Christian Association Building?

The period of significance for Young Men's Christian Association Building is recorded as the pre_contact era, specifically around 920.

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