The historic YMCA building in downtown Hagerstown, Md., is going to be sold through auction. The 100,000-plus square-foot Neo-Georgian-style now vacant structure was erected in 1920 as a YMCA (Young Mens Christian Association). The building was designed by local architect Fred J. Mack (1878-1957). who had formed a partnership with Charles E. Kountz in Hagerstown in 1907. The firm of Mack and Kountz was in existence for only a few years, but Mack became known for projects in Hagerstown as well as the former Stohr College in Harpers Ferry, W.Va., and buildings at Mercersburg Academy, in Mercersburg, Pa. At the age of 24, he was responsible for the design of the Chalfonte Hotel in Atlantic City, N.J. Macks architectural design of the Hagerstown YMCA can still be seen today with various classical styles popular in the late 19th century. According to the Maryland Historical Trust, he donated his time and the project designs to the city of Hagerstown. The former YMCA, located at 149 N. Potomac St., is two blocks north of the Public Square and in close proximity to the newly constructed $90 million Meritus Park, Barbara Ingram School for the Arts, The Maryland Theatre, Western MD Regional Library, The Potomac Towers, Hagerstown Fairgrounds, and University Plaza. With new development in downtown Hagerstown being spurred by the Urban Improvement Project, the City of Hagerstown is updating its Downtown Plan to promote growth. Now after many years of being vacant, the building is being offered through Hurley Real Estate & Auctions of Greencastle, Pa. Property showings will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 15, from noon to 2 p.m. Sealed bids for the property will be accepted through Wednesday, Jan. 22. For more information, call 717-597-9100.