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McKay, Claude, Residence

McKay, Claude, Residence is a historic place in New York, New York County, New York, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on December 8, 1976, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 76002143.

New York, New York County, New YorkListed December 8, 1976NRIS #76002143★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is McKay, Claude, Residence?

The Harlem YMCA is located at 180 West 135th Street between Lenox Avenue and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard in the Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. Built in 1931-32, the red-brown brick building with neo-Georgian details was designed by the Architectural Bureau of the National Council of the YMCA, with James C. Mackenzie Jr. as the architect in charge. It replaced the building from 1919 across the street. Inside the building is a mural by Aaron Douglas titled "Evolution of Negro Dance." The building was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1976, and was designated a New York City Landmark in 1998.

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Listing details

Name
McKay, Claude, Residence
City
New York
County
New York County
State
New York
Listed on the National Register
December 8, 1976
NRIS reference number
76002143
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
40.81472, -73.94294
When was McKay, Claude, Residence listed on the National Register?

McKay, Claude, Residence was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 8, 1976.

Where is McKay, Claude, Residence located?

McKay, Claude, Residence is located in New York, New York County, New York at approximately 40.81472, -73.94294. See the map above.

Is McKay, Claude, Residence a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. McKay, Claude, Residence is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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