Casa Grande Woman's Club Building facts for kids
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Casa Grande Woman's Club Building
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| Location | 407 N. Sacaton Street, Casa Grande, Arizona |
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| Area | 0.7 acres (0.28 ha) |
| Built | 1924 |
| Built by | Michael Sullivan |
| Architect | Henry O. Jaastad |
| Architectural style | Pueblo Revival, Cobblestone |
| MPS | Casa Grande MRA, Casa Grande MRA (AD) |
| NRHP reference No. | 79000425 |
| Added to NRHP | March 21, 1979 |
The Casa Grande Woman's Club Building is an old building located at 407 N. Sacaton Street in Casa Grande, Arizona, USA. It was once home to a special group called the Casa Grande Woman's Club. Because of its history, the building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. This means it is a very important place in American history.
About the Casa Grande Woman's Club
The Casa Grande Woman's Club started in 1913. At first, it was called the "Current Events Club." But soon, the name changed to the Casa Grande Woman's Club. They joined a bigger group called the General Federation of Women's Clubs. This group helped women work together to improve their communities.
The club did many good things for their town. In 1913, they started Casa Grande's very first library! They managed this library for many years, until 1953.
Later, in 1921, the women began a free school lunch program. This helped make sure that children in school had healthy meals. In 1962, they also helped create the Casa Grande Valley Historical Society. This group works to preserve the history of the area. The Casa Grande Woman's Club stopped meeting in 2006.
The Club Building's Design and History
The Casa Grande Woman's Club Building was designed by an architect named Henry O. Jaastad. An architect is someone who plans and designs buildings. The building was constructed in 1924 by Michael Sullivan, who was a skilled builder working with stone.
The building has a special look. It is made in the Pueblo Revival style. This style is inspired by the traditional homes of Native American Pueblo people. It often uses natural materials and has a simple, strong shape. The outside of the building is covered in cobblestones. These are rounded stones, often found in rivers or deserts. The club members themselves helped by donating stones from the nearby desert to build their club house.
In 1997, the Woman's Club sold the building to the city of Casa Grande for just $1.00! The city then worked to fix up the old building. This process is called a restoration. The restoration was finished in 2001. The building won awards for its great restoration, including the Arizona Main Street award in 2002 and the Governor's Honor Award in 2003. Even the wooden sign at the entrance was fixed up in 2014.
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The Casa Grande Woman's Club building.
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A view of the Casa Grande Woman's Club from the northeast.
