Griswold Memorial Young Women's Christian Association
The Griswold Memorial Young Women's Christian Association, today known as the YWCA Center for Women, is a historic YWCA building in Downtown Columbus, Ohio. It was built in 1929 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993.[1][2] Renovations took place in 1963-64 and 1984. The building was named for Charles C. Griswold, and was a gift of his wife Mary, who donated about $400,000 to the YMCA's building fund.[2]
Griswold Memorial Young Women's Christian Association | |
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Interactive map highlighting the building's location | |
| Location | 65 S. 4th St., Columbus, Ohio |
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| Coordinates | 39.961203°N 82.996389°W |
| Built | 1929 |
| Architectural style | Second Italian Renaissance Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 93000671[1] |
| Added to NRHP | July 22, 1993 |
The eight-story tower is built in the Second Italian Renaissance Revival style. It has a brick foundation, two stories of rusticated limestone, and an upper six stories of brick. There are five belt courses wrapping around the building.[2]
First home of the YWCA, 1913-1918
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
- "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form". National Park Service. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
External links
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