About this property
YMCA, formerly known as the Young Men's Christian Association, is a worldwide youth organization based in Vernier, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland, with more than 64 million beneficiaries in 120 countries. It has nearly 90,000 staff, some 920,000 volunteers and 12,000 branches worldwide. It was founded in London on 6 June 1844 by George Williams as the Young Men's Christian Association.
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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 78001838. It was listed on November 2, 1978.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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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.
Can I research the history near Young Men's Christian Association Building?
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