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Akron Y.M.C.A. Building

80 W. Center St., Akron, Ohio

Listed by the City of Akron in 2008 as one of Akron's seven most historic buildings

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Front Elevation

The setbacks, terra cotta decor and pyramidal roof give the illusion of the building being even taller than it is.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2016

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National Register information 

Status
Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on October 31, 1980
Reference number
80003237
Architectural style
Modern Movement: Art Deco
Area of significance
Architecture
Level of significance
Local
Evaluation criteria
C - Design/Construction
Property type
Building
Historic function
Clubhouse
Current function
Clubhouse
Period of significance
1925-1949
Significant years
1930; 1931

Tags 

20th Century (29,078)
Akron, Ohio (57)
Art Deco (1,210)
Brick (42,459)
Building (4,015)
Built 1930 (624)
Built during 1930s (5,101)
Clemmer-Noah Construction Co. (1)
 Good & Wagner (1)
Limestone (8,192)
Modern Movement (2,553)
Ohio (5,084)
Private owner (54,396)
Summit County, Ohio (188)
Terra cotta (3,922)

Update Log 

  • August 27, 2016: Updated by J.R. Manning: Updated status and added photos

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