A Mission Revival landmark that served as a community hub for both fitness and education in southwestern Nebraska.
At a glance
The McCook YMCA is a historic building in McCook, Nebraska. Constructed in 1925, it was designed by architect William N. Bowman in the Mission Revival style and built by Swanson & Sudik. For a decade, the building also housed McCook Junior College.
History
Swanson & Sudik completed the building in 1925 for the Young Men’s Christian Association. From 1926 to 1936, it provided space for McCook Junior College. Community groups such as the American Red Cross and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints used the facility for meetings.
What you see
William N. Bowman gave the building a Mission Revival design. That architectural choice is visible in its overall form, a style meant to evoke the Spanish missions of the American Southwest.
Cultural significance
The building earned a place on the National Register of Historic Places on March 9, 2000. The listing recognizes its role in McCook’s civic and educational life.
Key facts
- Country: United States
- City: McCook
- Coordinates: 40.2017, -100.6258
- National Register of Historic Places: Listed March 9, 2000
Practical information & getting there
The building stands in McCook, Nebraska. Check locally for current access and uses.
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