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Bowen, Anthony, YMCA

Bowen, Anthony, YMCA is a historic place in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 3, 1983, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 83003523.

Washington, District of Columbia County, District of ColumbiaListed October 3, 1983NRIS #83003523★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Bowen, Anthony, YMCA?

Twelfth Street YMCA Building, also known as Anthony Bowen YMCA, was home to the first African American chapter of YMCA, founded in 1853 by Anthony Bowen. It is located at 1816 12th Street NW in the U Street Corridor (Cardozo/Shaw) neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The building was reopened on February 20, 2000, as the Thurgood Marshall Center in honor of the first African American Associate Justice to serve on the United States Supreme Court. The Thurgood Marshall Center now serves as a community center for residents of the U Street Corridor and Shaw neighborhoods. The permanent organization of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity was established in the Bowen Room.

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Listing details

Name
Bowen, Anthony, YMCA
City
Washington
County
District of Columbia County
State
District of Columbia
Listed on the National Register
October 3, 1983
NRIS reference number
83003523
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
38.91490, -77.02847
When was Bowen, Anthony, YMCA listed on the National Register?

Bowen, Anthony, YMCA was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 3, 1983.

Where is Bowen, Anthony, YMCA located?

Bowen, Anthony, YMCA is located in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia at approximately 38.91490, -77.02847. See the map above.

Is Bowen, Anthony, YMCA a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Bowen, Anthony, YMCA is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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