Historic
Japanese YWCA Building
The Japanese YWCA Building is a historic structure in Japantown, San Francisco, California. Originally constructed for the a Japanese American chapter of the Young Women's Christian Association, the site later played an important role in the civil rights and LGBTQ rights movements.
Prominent architect Julia Morgan designed the Japanese-inspired building in 1932.
Why it's on the map
Prominent architect Julia Morgan designed the Japanese-inspired building in 1932.
The National Register of Historic Places listed the building in 2020, as did the California Register of Historical Resources Becoming a San Francisco Designated Landmark followed in 2021.
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