Dayton Women's Club facts for kids
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Dayton Women's Club
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| Location | 225 N. Ludlow Street, Dayton, Ohio |
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| Architectural style | Classic Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 75001499 |
| Added to NRHP | February 24, 1975 |
The Dayton Women's Club is a special group for women that started in 1916. It is also the name of a famous building located at 225 North Ludlow Street in Dayton, Ohio, United States. This building is a landmark in the city.
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The Dayton Women's Club
How the Club Started
The Dayton Women's Club was officially formed in 1916. Its main goal was to create a fun and welcoming place for women to gather. One of their first big projects was to raise money. They wanted to buy a large house, a mansion, at 225 North Ludlow Street to use as their clubhouse.
What the Club Does
The club does a lot of good work in the community. They are involved in helping others through charity (philanthropic work) and supporting education. They also work hard to keep their historic building in good condition. In 2006, the Dayton Women's Club made a big change and started allowing men to join their organization too.
The Club's Historic Building
Building History
The building that houses the Dayton Women's Club was first built in the 1840s. It was originally built for a person named Robert W. Steele. Later, in the 1860s, Mr. Steele sold the house to Napoleon Bonapart Darst. When Mr. Darst owned the house, it went through many big changes. Its style was updated from the Classic Revival look to the Second Empire style.
The Club Buys the Building
The Dayton Women's Club started their efforts to buy this building in 1916. They worked hard to raise the $5,000 needed for the first payment. In 1918, a new section was added to the building. This addition included 21 new rooms. These rooms were used to provide housing for "ladies of good character." In the early 1980s, the last person living in these rooms moved out. The space was then changed again to fit new needs.
A Historic Landmark
Because of its long history and special architecture, the Dayton Women's Club building was added to the list of National Register of Historic Places in 1975. This means it is recognized as an important historical site.
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