Adventure 051, Site 013 – YWCA Residence Building

Capture California, the Game-2012

Adventure: 051, Site 013 – YWCA Residence Building

National Registry ID: 1978000667

Local Registry ID: 9

Team: Thing One, Thing Two

Date:  September 16, 2012

Location:

Latitude: 36°44′35″N

Longitude: 119°47′35″W

Address: 1660 M St, Fresno, CA

Description:

Date Built: 1922

Architect: Julia Morgan

Why would a this particular YWCA Residence Hall be on the National Registry of Historic Buildings? Because Julia Morgan designed it. Who was Julia Morgan? Have you ever seen hearst's Castle? She is the designer of that house on a hill. Because this was the last Morgan YWCA designed structure, it is important to preserve it.



The YWCA Residence Hall was designed by Julia Morgan, one of America's foremost women architects. Morgan was the official architect in the West for the YWCA, one of her best clients. She designed YWCA buildings in most major cities in California, Utah, Hawaii, and in Japan. Built in 1922, the Fresno YWCA Residence Hall is the last such building designed by Morgan that is still used for its original purpose—providing moderate-cost housing for young women.



References:

• Guide to Historic Fresno
  

Overall Landmark References:

• David Schmitt's California State Historical Landmark (Schmitt)
  
• Wikipedia: California's National Landmarks (WCNL)
  
• State of California's California Historical Landmarks (CHL)
  
• Wikipedia: California State Landmarks (WCSL)
  
• State of California Historical Resources (CHR)
  
• National Registry of Historical Places (NRHP)