Nomination for Central YMCA

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Form No. 10-300 REV. (9/77) UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR FOR NPS USE ONLY NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES INVENTORY -- NOMINATION FORM SEE INSTRUCTIONS IN HOW TO COMPLETE NATIONAL REGISTER FORMS TYPE ALL ENTRIES -- COMPLETE APPLICABLE SECTIONS AND/OR COMMON STREET & NUMBER -NOT FOR PUBLICATION CITY, TOWN - VICINITY OF PRESENT USE X PRIVATE XWORK IN PROGRESS PRIVATE RESIDENCE PUBLIC ACQUISITION ENTERTAINMENT XYES: RESTRICTED -IN PROCESS - YES: UNRESTRICTED * OTHER Storage OWNER OF PROPERTY Bauer, Stark,and Lash Brook Inc., 1600 Madison Ave. 5 LOCATION OF LEGAL DESCRIPTION REGISTRY OF DEEDS,ETC. Adams at Erie Sts. Downtown Survey- Landmarks Committee DEPOSITORY FOR SURVEY RECORDS 095 1970 COUNTY DATE CODE UNOCCUPIED HISTORIC OBJECT EDUCATIONAL LOCATION STATE TRANSPORTATION Toledo OWNERSHIP Lucas SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION 039.

AGRICULTURE INDUSTRIAL ACCESSIBLE SITE MUSEUM CATEGORY MILITARY GOVERNMENT Ohio RECEIVED _COMMERCIAL NAME PUBLIC Lucas County Courthouse XBUILDING(S) STATUS DATE ENTERED CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT TITLE _RELIGIOUS COURTHOUSE, CENTRAL YMCA Toledo-Lucas County Public Library (Local History Room) 1110 Jefferson Ave. _BEING CONSIDERED -DISTRICT - STRUCTURE 9th (Weber) -PARK _BOTH Downtown Athletic Club C/o Charles Stark 7 DESCRIPTION EXCELLENT DETERIORATED DESCRIBE THE PRESENT AND ORIGINAL (IF KNOWN) PHYSICAL APPEARANCE

Description of the property

Madison Ave., and 12th St. -- an L-shaped, two-story warehouse rests Architecturally, the building has changed little on the exterior appeared when completed is still valid: ornate and depends, for results, largely on the arrangement of The building is composed, architecturally, of really three which contains the Social Rooms and Business offices, on section, containing Swimming Pool, Gymnasiums, Hand Ball clearly defined in the architectural composition, so that the True to the Lombardic style, the building abounds with polychrome compounded by two rounded stone rolls with foliate carving, which main entrance.

All windows are casement, and are glazed with multi- CONDITION MOVED UNEXPOSED DATE FAIR which is superimposed the section containing the sleeping brought together as a single building mass." CHECK ONE "The style chosen is a free interpretation of the 'Lombard of brick cap the windows and doors on the first floor, and spring lies directly across Jefferson Ave.,while the five story YWCA sits XORIGINAL SITE spring from two full-length stone pillars inset into the entrance. XUNALTERED windows divided by a single stone column, rest directly over the The first two stories feature horizontal bandsof brick ina it comprise about.75% of the block bounded by Jefferson Ave.,llth St. colored lights on the first floor. across llth St. -GOOD TRUINS rooms, or dormitories. The former Central YMCA is a seven-story brick structure on a main artery leading to downtown Toledo.

It is three blocks west of the bricks, in numerous geometric patterns, and of generally low relief. checkered pattern encircling the facade. Compound round arches The typanum is infilled with small geometric patterned tiles featuring at the llth St./Madison Ave.corner.The eight story Lorraine Hotel These several occupancies are from carved tile slaying the dragon.A pair of Renaissance-inspired round arch the masses and the color and pattern of the brickwork. Back of this main mass is the Athletic two simple floral motifs;a central stone medallion depicts St.George Courts, and their adjuncts.

building the style is used quite simply.The building is not MAR 1 0 1982 placed equidistant, extend forward, creating set-backs on either diaper-like relief continues around the sides, and is carried into the set-back central block, where it is condensed to a single width ornamental chimney rises above this tower, companioned by a similar chimney above the western dormitory, which also eminates from the central pan-tiles, except the flat rear roof. The rear section, housing the athletic facility, is more functionally massive and offers less ornament, although brick banding and corbelling block facades, while various extravagant stone figures, intersecting The east elevation, facing 12th St., is entered through the doors will be returned to their initial location). in knotty-pine, but the ornate ceiling stencils have been painted windows.

Page received date entered Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service Inventory-Nomination Form Ornamental balcony-like projections extend from the dormitory The entire mass appears asymmetrical due to placement of National Register of Historic Places United States Department of the Interior two wrought iron grilles exhibiting elaborate designs and figures. arched opening and heavy brick corbelling at the cornice. round arched windows span the rear elevation. The interior is entered through a central lobby which leads For HCRS use only FHR-8-300 (11-78) side and in between. Their gable faces feature diagonal, diaper- the characteristic 'Lombardic Tower' above the central block, over tiles, and wrought iron winged griffin flag standards enhance the (The original front concrete ceilings.

Continuation sheet CENTRAL YMCA- TOLEDO, OHIO Item number 7 Rising above the first two stories, two four-story dormitory blocks, like brick patterns in low relief below a corbelled cornice. and defines the base of the top floor. This uppermost story again delicate loggia-like blind arcades at the first floor level. Paired those in the front entrance arch. Double wood and glass doors offer The block. All roofs are covered with multi-colored clay The various rooflines, through intersection and juxtaposition, been replaced by modern bronzed aluminum doors. utilizes low relief brickwork between an arcade of round arched Continuation sheet Central YMCA-Toledo, OH Item number atrium, which is open air and completely surrounded by the building these doors is a delicate wooden balcony, which overlooks the atrium.

A fountain with a carved face-spout and decorative tile splash is offices and gymnasiums on the second floor, and above, four floors of storage, maintenance, boiler, and exercise rooms. served as the inspiration for specific interior designs, notably over. Page nventory-Nomination Form date entered the fireplaces. Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service National Register of Historic Places The upper floors are utilitarian in design and contain the former interior rooms overlook this court. The central lobby also leads to a spectacular interior court or United States Department of the Interior doors opening from a hall leading to the Banquet/Assembly Hall.Above For HCRS use only The famed received MAR 10 1982 itself. The east wall of the atrium is composed of a series of double dormitories. The basement is a labyrinth of interconnected passages, AREAS OF

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SIGNIFICANCE -- CHECK AND JUSTIFY BELOW -LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE CONSERVATION AGRICULTURE ECONOMICS SOCIAL/HUMANITARIAN ENGINEERING EXPLORATION/SETTLEMENT X 1900- POLITICS/GOVERNMENT -OTHER (SPECIFY) STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE

Statement of significance

a spectacular array of polychrome brick, tile, and stone. The Mills, Rhines, Bellman, and Nordhoff now Bauer, Stark and Lash- "As this style developed, in that portion of Italy from Milan York. The building originally housed YMCA administrative functions, ART COMMERCE SCIENCE of skilled masonry and sculpture." ARCHEOLOGY-HISTORIC The INVENTION SIGNIFICANCE PERIOD a Banquet/Assembly Hall, a cafeteria with kitchen and serving room, MILITARY TRANSPORTATION provided the architectural terra-cotta after designs reportedly XARCHITECTURE PREHISTORIC EDUCATION MUSIC translation of Italian Lombardic motifs, and is characterized by towns of this part of the world." 12 men's and boy's club rooms, a board room, a small chapel, with some stone and terracotta, and some of the most interesting Berger and Linnard served as landscape architects.

-1400-1499 The final plans were approved by the National YMCA in New .SCULPTURE _RELIGION the cut stone, while the Winkle Terra-Cotta Co.of St.Louis LITERATURE _PHILOSOPHY In the words of the architect, the building is a free INDUSTRY -1500-1599 the oldest architectural firms in the State of Ohio. -1600-1699 -COMMUNICATIONS -1800-1899 -1700-1799 The former Central YMCA was erected between Fall,1934 and - LAW brook); founded early as 1930, but apparently due to the Depression, the cost, design, The Ingalls Stone Co. of Bedford, Ind.

provided The former Central YMCA is artistically one of the most important building served as an inspiration to Toledoans at the height of the SPECIFIC DATES 1934-35 Tyler of New York was responsible for the interior decoration,which interpretation of the 'Lombard Romanesque' which developed in the included extensive intricate ceiling and shutter stencilling in wonderful technique in the handling of brickwook, in connection eight major rooms. created by the Parducci studios of Detroit. depression when few buildings were erected.It was designed by Mr.Richards noted that "this YMCA is one of Toledo's best examples northern portion of Italy from the llth to the l3th centuries. Inc.of Cincinnati.Plans for a new YMCA had been advanced as The local firm of and materials were scaled down.The final cost was 800,000.Hugh Frank Messer G Sons, Cincinatti, Ohio

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Bibliography, boundary description, and the people who prepared and reviewed the nomination.

MAJOR BIBLIOGRAPHICAL REFERENCES 1. Architectural Files; Bauer, Stark, and Lashbrook Inc.,1600 Madison Ave.,Toledo, Ohio 2. Toledo News-Bee, October 2, 1935. Johannesen, Eric and Dickes, Allen L. Look Again. Pittsburgh, Pa.: Ober Park Associates, Inc., 1973. O GEOGRAPHICAL DATA ACREAGE OF NOMINATED PROPERTY One QUADRANGLE NAME - QUADRANGLE SCALE 1:24000 VERBAL BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION All of lots 14-20 in Dunlap's Addition in the City of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.

LIST ALL STATES AND COUNTIES FOR PROPERTIES OVERLAPPING STATE OR COUNTY BOUNDARIES STATE N/A 11 FORM PREPARED BY NAME / TITLE January-April, 1981 STREET & NUMBER CITY OR TOWN Ohio 43537 2 STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER CERTIFICATION THE EVALUATED SIGNIFICANCE OF THIS PROPERTY WITHIN THE STATE IS: LOCAL NATIONAL _ As the designated State Historic Preservation Officer for the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (Public Law 89-665),I criteria and procedures set forth by the National Park Service. STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER SIGNATURE I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PROPERTY IS INCLUDED IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER CHIEF OF REGISTRATION GPO 921-803 CODE TELEPHONE NORTHING DATE Toledo ORGANIZATION COUNTY Maumee ATTEST One ACREAGE NOT VERIFIED UTM REFERENCES ZONE EASTING FOR NPS USE ONLY 921 Illinois Ave. Ted J Ligibel UTM NOT VERIFIED 3.

Toledo Blade, January 27, 1930 and January 28, 1930. hereby nominate this property for inclusion in the National Register and certify that it has been evaluated according to the KEEPER OF THE NATIONAL REGISTER 4.15:8 Continuation sheet CENTRAL YMCA- TOLEDO, OHIO Item number 8 athletic facility which included: a full-size pool, two complete In March, 1981, it was purchased by the Downtown Athletic Club, a Although construction was completed less than 50 years ago, it was designed in Its architectural detailing, overall styling, and scale are unquestionably Page Inventory-Nomination Form part of the overall renovation. date entered Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service for that reason.

National Register of Historic Places local group who intends to rehabilitate the building for restoration of the structure's significant features is planned asa United States Department of the Interior unique in this major Ohio urban area and merits listing on the National Register For HCRS use only The Central YMCA closed June 30,1980,and the building became surplus. 153 bedrooms on the upper floors, a laundry, linen rooms, and an gymnasiums, six full hand-ball courts, boxing and wrestling exercise rooms, and massage/hydro-therapy rooms. These functions continued received MAR 1 0 1982 until 1980, except the dormitories which closed a few years earlier. FHR-8-300 (11-78) National Park Service EVALUATION / RETURN SHEET ORIO, LUCAS State, County: - REJECT- photos LNR decision apul 12,1982 T. Name V4. Owner of Property 5.

Location of Legal Description - altered .ruins Location resubmission 7. Description completeness clarity alterations/integrity Date Action: RETURN 4-24-82 summary paragraph appeal owner objection Nomination returned for: _substantive reasons discussed below see continuation sheet good 3. Classification NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES 6. Representation in Existing Surveys Fed. Reg. Date: - United States Department of the Interior nomination by person or local government Federal Agency: Working No. 3. 10 82 . 705 Accessible CENTRAL YMCA Date Due: - technical corrections cited below - deteriorated . original site .moved maps boundary selection Substantive Review: Status Property: Check one excellent Ownership 2.1.83 Public Acquietion Yrelating significance to justification of exception /. Major Bibliographical References 10. Geographical Data 11. Form Prepared By /12.

State Historic Preservation Officer Certification Signed - completeness checked Maps Date context Other summary paragraph Photographs clarity the resource Questions concerning this nomination may be directed to applicable criteria relationship of integrity justification of areas 8. Significance Comments for any item may be continued on an attached sheet Phone: 202 272 -3504 MILLS,RHINES, BELLMAN ANR NORDHOFF ING.ARCHITECTS CONTRACTORS. YM.CA.TOLEDO,OHIO FRANK MESSER+SO NSINC County, Ohio Historic Photo: 1935 Showing north and west eleva- . tion Negative: Charles Stark Central YMCA, Toledo, Lucas Central YMCA, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio Historic Photo: 1935 west elevation Negative: Charles Stark : YMCA-CENTRAL- BUILDING- - TOLEDO- OHIO- MILLS, RHINES, BELLMAN X NORDHOFF. INC. DATE ARCHITECTS CONTRACTORS FRANK MESSER * SONS, INC.

Photo: Charles Stark north etevatin Central YMCA, Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio Historic photo: 1935 Toledo, Ohio (Lucas County) Cynthia W.

Barclay (photographer) May, 1980 Main (front) facade, looking North Number 1 of Negative at Landmarks Committee files Jefferson Square Central YMCA) Central YMCA, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio Negative: Charles Stark, 1981 Eastern elevation Central YMCA, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio Historic Photo: 1935 Negative: Charles Stark netail of southern elevation Aolon Central YMCA, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio Historic Photo: 1935 Negative: Charles Stark Central YMCA, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio Historic Photo: Negative: Charles Stark View of lobby 1935 Central YMCA, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio Negative: Charles Stark Histroic Photo: 1935 View of swimming pool Central YMCA, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio Historic Photo: 1935 Negative: Charles Stark View of wall in poll area TOLEDO, OHIO- MICH.

GEOLOGICAL SURVEY DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR TOLEDO QUADRANGLE UNITED STATES OHIO -MICHIGAN Nº137.6-W8330/75 1965 7.5 MINUTE SERIES (TOPOGRAPHIC) Revised in cooperation with State of Ohio agencies NOR T H1N G 4 6 14.2 2 0 Ohio Historical Center 1-71 & 17th Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211 (614) 466-1500 February 26, 1982 Ms. Carol Shull, Acting Keeper National Register of Historic Places Department of the Interior 440 G Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20240 Dear Ms. Shull: state review board. Central YMCA State Historic Preservation Officer Name County Lucas Ohio Historic Preservation Office WRL/das Sincere Enclosed is one new submission for the National Register.All appropriate notifications have been completed and the property has been approved by the Please let me know if we can answer any questions. W. Ray Luc U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR HERITAGE CONSERVATION AND RECREATION SERVICE 2.

ADDRESS (Tel. No. if needed) 4. DETAILS OF DISCUSSION NR-ARcH Hist. June 1978 FHR-8-227 TELEPHONE REPORT FROM (Name) 1. CALL - TO: 3. SUBJECT, PROJECT NO., ETC. TIME OF CALL DATE TITLE NAME OF PERSON PLACING/RECEIVING CALL Central YMCA Dr. W. Ray Luce Interstate 71 at 17th Avenue Midwest Regional Office, NPS Columbus, Ohio 43211 Notified Location STATE Name Toledo OHIO Lucas County The Ohio Historical Society Honorable Ed Weber Honorable Howard M. Metzenbaum Date Entered State Historic Preservation Officer ENTRIES IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES Honorable John Glenn APRIL 15, 1982 For further information, please call the National Register at (202) 272-3504