Ebell Club of Santa Paula facts for kids
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| Former names | Ebell Club of Santa Paula |
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| Address | 125 S. Seventh St. |
| Location | Santa Paula, California |
| Type | Community theatre |
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| Renovated | 1987 |
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Ebell Club of Santa Paula
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 Location in California
Location in the United States
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| Area | 1.3 acres (0.53 ha) |
| Built | 1917 |
| Built by | Hudson, William A. |
| Architect | Hunt & Burns |
| Architectural style | Bungalow/Craftsman |
| NRHP reference No. | 89000949 |
| Added to NRHP | July 20, 1989 |
The Ebell Club of Santa Paula is a historic building in Santa Paula, California. It was built in 1917 as a special place for a women's club. These clubs aimed to help women learn and grow. Today, this beautiful building is home to the Santa Paula Theater Center.
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A Special Club for Women
The Ebell Club of Santa Paula started in 1913. It was the ninth women's club of its kind in California. The very first one began in Oakland in 1876. These clubs were named after Adrian John Ebell, who helped start the idea. Women's clubs were important because they worked to improve society. They supported many good causes and social changes.
The Building's Design and History
The Ebell Club building is located at 125 S. Seventh Street. It was designed by famous architects Hunt & Burns. William A. Hudson was the builder who brought their plans to life. The building is in the Bungalow/Craftsman style. This style is known for its natural materials and handcrafted look.
A Park and Special Gifts
The building is surrounded by a lovely park. This park is designed in the English landscape garden style. It was part of the original plan for the club. Alice Stowell McKevett gave the land for Ebell Park. She also paid for the first part of the building. She did this to honor her husband's memory. Later, in 1928, the dining room and kitchen were added. Harriet McKevett Teague and the McKevett Corporation helped with this addition.
New Owners and a New Purpose
In 1987, the McKevett Corporation gave the building to the Santa Paula Community Fund. This fund then gave it to the Santa Paula Theater Center. For some years, the women's club and the theater group shared the space. Eventually, the Ebell Club moved to a new location. They now rent space from the First United Methodist Church.
A Historic Landmark
The Ebell Club building is very special. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. This means it is recognized as an important historical site. Experts called it an "outstanding example" of the Craftsman style. They also noted it was the only building of its kind in Santa Paula with a matching park design. It is one of the few old clubhouses still standing in Ventura County. It is also the only women's clubhouse in Santa Paula.
See also
- Ebell of Los Angeles
- Ebell Society
- Women's Improvement Club of Hueneme
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Ventura County, California
- Ventura County Historic Landmarks & Points of Interest
External links
- Santa Paula Theater Center
