Las Vegas in San Miguel County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
YMCA Building
1905
Built by M.M. Sundt
Architects: Issac H. & William M. Rapp
The YMCA was organized in Las Vegas in 1900 with Attorney A.T. Rogers as president. The "Y" flourished for two decades before closing in 1924. The building then served as the Las Vegas Hospital until 1952. The building is a fine example of the World's Fair Classic Style.
Erected by Las Vegas Citizen's Committee for Historic Preservation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 35° 35.737′ N, 105° 12.92′ W. Marker is in Las Vegas, New Mexico, in San Miguel County. Marker is on 6th Street south of University Avenue (State Road 65), on the right when traveling north. Marker is on the front left corner of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 612 6th Street, Las Vegas NM 87701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Meadows Hotel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Clara Waring Bookstore (about 400 feet away); Rosenthal Brothers General Merchandise Store (about 600 feet away); Rawlins House (about 700 feet away); Browne & Manzanares Commission House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wells Fargo Express Office (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dr. Meta L. Christy (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Las Vegas.
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