Ottumwa Young Women's Christian Association

Ottumwa Young Women's Christian Association

Image of the YWCA building in Ottumwa, Iowa
Location 133 W. 2nd St.
Ottumwa, Iowa
Coordinates 41°1′17″N 92°24′46″W / 41.02139°N 92.41278°W / 41.02139; -92.41278Coordinates: 41°1′17″N 92°24′46″W / 41.02139°N 92.41278°W / 41.02139; -92.41278
Built 1924-1925
Built by C.W. Ennis
Architect Croft & Boerner
Architectural style Renaissance Revival
NRHP Reference # 05000907[1]
Added to NRHP August 24, 2005

Ottumwa Young Women's Christian Association is an historic structure located in Ottumwa, Iowa, United States. The Renaissance Revival building was built in 1924.[2] The three-story brick structure features round arch openings on the first floor and windows that diminish in size on the upper floors. The interior features terrazzo floors and oak woodwork that exhibits an American Craftsman influence.

It was designed by architects Croft & Boerner and built by contractor C.W. Ennis during 1924-25.[3]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.[1]

Entrance of YWCA building, Ottumwa, IA
Entrance Details YWCA Ottumwa, IA

References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. ↑ "YWCA (1924)" (PDF). City of Ottumwa. Retrieved 2012-04-29.
  3. ↑ Molly Myers Naumann (June 2005). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Ottumwa Young Women's Christian Association / Your Family Center" (PDF). National Park Service. Retrieved August 7, 2017. With photos.


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