Central YMCA Building

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Facts

• This building became the new central branch of the Dayton YMCA in 1929, replacing a building located 3 blocks to the south, which was susequently converted to the Dayton City Hall.
• In addition to the fitness facilities, classrooms, and auditorium, there were 245 residential rooms in the tower.
• The building is comprised of a 13-story tower running east-to-west with two 12-story wings projecting to the south over a 2-story base. The tallest section is an additional 2-story tower set off-center, on the east end of the 13-story block.
• It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.
• The Dayton YMCA sold the facility in 1988 to McCormack Baron, who redeveloped the tower into new apartments with completely renovated fitness space for the YMCA.
• The residential entrance is on West Monument Avenue, with YMCA facilities accessed from North Wilkinson Street.
• Upon completion, it became the most outstanding Spanish Revival building in downtown Dayton.