Old Poughkeepsie YMCA
Old Poughkeepsie YMCA | ||
MPS Poughkeepsie MRA | | |
| NRHP reference No. | 82001171 | |
|---|---|---|
| Added to NRHP | November 26, 1982 | |
The Old Poughkeepsie facade, the only building in Poughkeepsie using that material.[1]
Building
The organization, founded before the YMCA as the Young Men's Christian Union, had previously met at an office on Union Street, next to the city's former post office. It was built in 1908 in the
cough drop makers and a YMCA member and benefactor. His gift also included a neighboring office building,[2] since demolished. The New York City firm of Jackson & Rosencrans were the architects.[1]
In keeping with the style and era, the building features many
quoins, denticulated frieze second-story balcony and domed first-floor windows. The center of the top balustrade
has an elaborate cartouche.
The interior likewise boasts sliding double doors, dark-stained woodwork and brick fireplaces[1] It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. The YMCA has since moved to different quarters a few blocks away and become the Dutchess County YMCA. The building, now attached to newer structures on either side, houses some county government offices and a few private businesses.
References
- ^ a b c d Sharp, Townley (August 12, 1980). "National Register of Historic Places nomination, Young Men's Christian Association (Poughkeepsie, New York)". Retrieved 2008-01-08.
- ^ "$265,000 GIFT TO Y.M.C.A.; New Building Presented to Poughkeepsie Organization by W.W. Smith" (PDF). The New York Times. November 9, 1909. Retrieved 2008-01-08.
