Young Men's Institute Building
Young Men's Institute Building, Historic community center in Asheville, United States.
The Young Men's Institute Building features a two-and-a-half-story structure constructed with pebbledash coated masonry, brick, stone, and wood architectural elements.
George Vanderbilt funded the construction of this facility in 1893 to support African American workers involved in building the Biltmore Estate.
The center provided meeting spaces, a library, reading room, and gymnasium while hosting lectures, musical performances, and theatrical presentations for the African American community.
The building stands at the intersection of Eagle and Market Streets in downtown Asheville, operating as the YMI Cultural Center with exhibitions and programs.
Nine black churches joined forces to purchase and renovate the building in 1980, transforming it into a cultural center that preserves African American heritage.
Location: Asheville
Inception: 1893
Architects: Richard Sharp Smith
GPS coordinates: 35.59390,-82.55030
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:31
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