Zanesville YWCA
Why it's listed
Located less than a block north of downtown Zanesville, this U-shaped brick building on a stone foundation was constructed in 1926 as the home of the local YWCA. It has a slate mansard roof, a five-bay arcaded front porch, and a south portico with Tuscan columns. Inside, the first floor holds a reception hall, meeting rooms, and a cafeteria and kitchen, while the second floor has smaller meeting rooms, sleeping rooms, and offices. The organization traces its roots to a women's social club formed in 1903. Revival meetings in 1917 sparked a fund drive, and the Doster-Hoge House was bought as an early home before being razed for the new building. Cleveland architects Howell and Thomas designed it, and Dunzweiler Construction Co. built it for $128,500. The cornerstone was laid in October 1926 and the building was dedicated in June 1927. For more than fifty years it has been a center of women's social and religious activity in the city.
Significance in brief: The building has served the social and educational needs of many Muskingum County women since it was built. The YWCA grew from a women's club organized in 1903 and a fund drive that began after 1917 revival meetings. It has been at the forefront of women's social and religious activity in Zanesville and a social center for many local groups.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 78002168, listed July 17, 1978. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 49 N. 6th St., Zanesville |
|---|---|
| County | Muskingum County |
| Listed | July 17, 1978 |
| Reference number | 78002168 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1926 |
| Architect / builder | Howell & Thomas (architects, Cleveland); Dunzweiler Construction Co. (contractor, Zanesville) |
| Areas of significance | Architecture, Social History |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed as occupied, in excellent condition and altered; used as the Zanesville YWCA. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Within district | Muskingum River Navigation Historic District |
| Coordinates | 39.94131, -82.00529 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary: it recognises significance and does not restrict what a private owner may do without federal money or permits. It unlocks the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit for income-producing buildings, state credits in many states, and Section 106 review when federal agencies are involved. See what listing means in practice.
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Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 78002168.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q8066148
- This listing as JSON
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