Downtown Winston-Salem in Forsyth County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Spruce Street YMCA
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 13, 2023
1. Spruce Street YMCA Marker
Forsyth County Historic Resources Commission Local Historic Landmark Program PDF
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The National Register
of Historic Places
Built 1924
Rehabilitated 1985
by
Adaron Group
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.
Location. 36° 5.844′ N, 80° 14.917′ W. Marker is in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. It is in Downtown Winston-Salem. Marker is on North Spruce Street south of West 4th Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 315 N Spruce St, Winston Salem NC 27101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Earline King (within shouting distance of this marker); Nell Davis Britton (within shouting distance of this marker); Rosemary Harris (within shouting distance of this marker); Flonnie T. Anderson (within shouting distance of this marker); Nissen Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Shamrock Mills (about 500 feet away); Salem Waterworks (approx. 0.2 miles away); O'Hanlon's Office Building (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winston-Salem.
Regarding Spruce Street YMCA.
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The former Spruce Street building of the Young Men's Christian Association in Winston-Salem a four-story Classic Revival structure designed by Winston-Salem architect Harold Macklin. It stands in the midst of the city's downtown business district, and it served the men and boys of the community as the “Y” from 1927 until 1976 when the new West End building was completed. In addition, for forty-nine years the Spruce Street YMCA served newcomers to Winston-Salem with its one hundred and sixteen dormitory rooms. The Spruce Street building remains from an era of “Y” work in which a downtown location was emphasized to attract young men who were entering the business and professional world and who needed a place to stay until they obtained a financial foothold. The Spruce Street YMCA was built during the 1920s building boom in Winston-Salem when the tremendous wealth generated by tobacco, textiles and other industries enabled businessmen and others to finance and build substantial civic and commercial buildings. From its founding in October, 1888, the Winston-Salem YMCA has garnered the financial and volunteer support of the business and civic leaders of the community, and the Spruce Street building stands as a reminder of the longevity and importance of the “Y” program and as evidence of the long-standing tradition of philanthropyin-Winston-Salem.Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 13, 20232. Spruce Street YMCA Marker
Also see . . . (former) Spruce Street YMCA (PDF). National Register nomination for the building, which was listed in 1984. (Prepared by Gwynne S. Taylor; via North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office) (Submitted on January 12, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 13, 2023
3. Former Spruce Street YMCA
In 1984-85, the building was rehabilitated into use as apartment/condominium and commercial space.
Courtesy of the Forsyth County Public Library Photograph Collection., 1924/30
4. Spruce Street YMCA
The building as it appeared shortly after its construction.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 11, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 61 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 11, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 4. submitted on January 12, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
