About this property
The Knoxville Downtown YMCA, also known as the Lindsay Young Downtown YMCA, is a building in Knoxville, Tennessee, that is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It was designed by the Barber & McMurry architecture firm. Completed in 1929, it is the third oldest YMCA facility in the United States.
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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 83004256. It was listed on November 17, 1983.
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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 Knoxville YMCA Building listed on the National Register?
Knoxville YMCA Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 17, 1983.
What type of historic resource is Knoxville YMCA Building?
Knoxville YMCA Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Knoxville YMCA Building?
The period of significance for Knoxville YMCA Building is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1929.
Can I research the history near Knoxville YMCA Building?
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