Young Men's Christian Association of Schenectady

Young Men's Christian Association of Schenectady
Location 9–13 State St., Schenectady, New York
Coordinates 42°48′55″N 73°57′03″W / 42.81528°N 73.95083°W / 42.81528; -73.95083Coordinates: 42°48′55″N 73°57′03″W / 42.81528°N 73.95083°W / 42.81528; -73.95083
Area 0.99 acres (0.40 ha)
Built 1926 (1926)-1928, 1968
Architect Helmle & Corbett
Architectural style Late 19th and Early 20th Century Revivals
NRHP Reference # 15000854[1]
Added to NRHP December 1, 2015

Young Men's Christian Association of Schenectady is a historic YMCA building located at Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York. It was built between 1926 and 1928, and is a four-story and basement, red brick building with cast stone detailing. An addition was constructed in 1968. It is nearly rectangular in plan overall – with E-shaped upper floors. The front façade features twin main entrances and is dominated by an elevated two-story verandah with substantial wood columns. The YMCA occupied the building until 2014.[2]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2015.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "National Register of Historic Places Listings". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 11/30/15 through 12/04/15. National Park Service. 2015-12-11.
  2. "Cultural Resource Information System (CRIS)" (Searchable database). New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2016-02-01. Note: This includes Patricia Connolly Altman (August 2015). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Young Men's Christian Association of Schenectady" (PDF). Retrieved 2016-02-01. and Accompanying photographs


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