YMCA Building (Riverside, California) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids YMCA Building |
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Historic Y.M.C.A. Building taken in October 2009 for Centennial Celebrations on November 5, 2009
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| Location | Riverside, California |
| Architectural style(s) | Italian Renaissance-palazzo |
| Reference no. | 41 |
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The YMCA Building is a special place in downtown Riverside, California. It has been used for many different things over the years. Today, it is known as the Life Arts Center.
The Life Arts Center has three large rooms on its main floor. People can rent these rooms for fun events like wedding parties, business meetings, school graduations, and quinceañeras. Upstairs, there are 25 art studios where artists create their work. These rooms used to be hotel rooms for guests when the YMCA owned the building. The bottom floor, which was once a gym, is currently empty.
This building has a beautiful design, like a grand Italian palace from the Renaissance period. Because of its unique history and look, the city gave it a special historic status in 1980. It is known as city landmark #41.
A Look Back: The YMCA Building's Story
The YMCA Building was built in 1909. It was the second building used by the YMCA in Riverside. The YMCA moved out of this building in 1968. They moved to a new location on Jefferson Street.
In 1974, a person named Bent Corydon bought the building. He fixed it up to be used by a religious organization. Mr. Corydon later left the organization. After some time, in 1992, Mr. Corydon gained full ownership of the building again.
Today, the building is owned by Life Arts Center Incorporated. Mr. Corydon is the president of this company.
Find Out More
- List of landmarks in Riverside, California
- List of YMCA buildings
