Harlem YMCA, Community center and landmark in Harlem, Manhattan, US
The eleven-story red-brown brick building with neo-Georgian details stands at 180 West 135th Street between Lenox Avenue and Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard.
Built in 1931-32, the Harlem YMCA served African American men and boys during a period when most YMCA facilities maintained racial segregation policies.
The facility holds a mural by Aaron Douglas titled Evolution of Negro Dance and provided accommodation to writers Richard Wright, Claude McKay, and Langston Hughes.
The building contains residential spaces on upper floors, exercise equipment, swimming facilities, and offers programs for children, teens, and immigrant populations.
Malcolm X and author Maria Celeste were among the notable residents who lived in this National Historic Landmark designated in 1976.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: 1930s
Address: 180 West 135th Street
Website: http://ymcanyc.org/association/guest-rooms/harlemrooms
GPS coordinates: 40.81471,-73.94295
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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