Fort Totten in Queens in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
318 Murray Ave.
Constructed in 1926-27
Original use: Army YMCA
Current use: Not in use
This Colonial Revival building, constructed in a variant style called Neo-Georgian, was one of many facilities constructed by the YMCA on army posts throughout the United States following the First World War to offer permanent services to troops. While operated by the YMCA, Building 318's facilities included a pool room, library, reading and writing room, snack bar, television, and a ballroom where weekly dances were held.
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Once Upon a Sign
The exterior of Building 318 give little indication of the structure's use. However, careful observers will notice the faded letters over the doorway as well as a limestone plaque in the foundation with the engraving "YMCA" and the date "1926."
Erected by NYC Parks.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Forts and Castles • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the NYC Parks series list.
Location. 40° 47.396′ N, 73° 46.516′ W. Marker is in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It is
this page online
Regionally, this marker is in New York City and on Long Island. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 319 Murray Ave. (within shouting distance of this marker); 322 Story Ave. (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 332 Pratt Ave. (about 500 feet away); 331 Pratt Ave. (about 500 feet away); 309 Pratt Ave. (about 600 feet away); World Trade Center "Survivor Tree" Sprout (about 600 feet away); New York City Fire Department September 11 Memorial (about 600 feet away); 304 Shore Road (approx. 0.2 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on September 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 168 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 19, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
