Central Harlem in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Harlem YMCA
New York City Designated Landmark
Erected 1999 by New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Architecture • Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 40° 48.891′ N, 73° 56.574′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Central Harlem. Marker is on West 135th Street east of Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 180 West 135th Street, New York NY 10030, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Scott Joplin (approx. 0.2 miles away); Romare H. Bearden (approx. 0.2 miles away); Zora Neale Hurston (approx. 0.2 miles away); Howard Bennett Playground (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mr. Marcus Garvey (approx. ¼ mile away); Langston Hughes Playground (approx. ¼ mile away); Dr. Godfrey Nurse (approx. 0.3 miles away); Savoy Ballroom (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Also see . . . Harlem YMCA (Wikipedia). "The Harlem YMCA, intended primarily for the use of African-American men at a time when most YMCAs were for whites only, was one of the best equipped YMCAs in the United States. Its upper floors were designed for use as residences, whose occupants include a number of prominent personalities.... African-American author Maria Celeste lived in the building from 1941 through 1946, Bill Clinton is a current member.... many notable black Americans have stayed at the facility, including Malcolm X – then Malcolm Little – who chose to stay there because of its proximity to his favorite nightclubs. The building was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1976 for its association with the African-American writer Claude McKay (1889-1948), a leading figure of the Harlem Renaissance who was resident here from 1941 until 1946." (Submitted on May 4, 2021.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 286 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 4, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.