Girls Club (San Francisco) facts for kids
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Girls Club
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 Location in San Francisco
Location in California
Location in the United States
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| Location | 362 Capp St., San Francisco, California |
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| Area | 0.3 acres (0.12 ha) |
| Built | 1911 |
| Built by | L.A. Kern |
| Architect | Ward & Blohme |
| Architectural style | Shingle Style, Bay Area Tradition |
| NRHP reference No. | 79000531 |
| Added to NRHP | November 6, 1979 |
The Girls Club in San Francisco, California, also known as the Mission Neighborhood Capp St. Center, was built in 1911. It was designed in a special style called Shingle Style architecture, part of the First Bay Tradition. This building served as a clubhouse for girls and a community center. It was similar to the Boys Club of America, but created specifically for girls.
A Special Place for Girls
The Girls Club was founded because a social worker named Rachel Wolfsohn saw a need. She worked at the Columbia Park Boys Club. Rachel realized that girls in San Francisco also needed a safe and fun place to gather. So, she started the San Francisco Girls Club around the year 1900.
A Historic Building
The building itself is very important. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. This means it is recognized as a significant historical site in the United States. The building is a great example of the First Bay Tradition style of architecture. This style often used wooden shingles and stained wood. It also featured interesting shapes and layouts.
Building Design and Features
The Girls Club building has two and a half stories. It is made of wood. When it was first built in 1911, it included a theater. By 1923, a gymnasium was added, making the building shaped like a "U." There is also an inner courtyard and a brick alleyway.
The main entrance has a porch with a special roof design. This design is called a Georgian-style broken pediment. The upper parts of the building are covered in dark brown shingles. The theater inside has a small stage, a ceiling with wooden beams, and a balcony. After a fire in the 1940s, a sprinkler system was put in to make it safer.
External links
- Mission Neighborhood Centers, Inc. 362 Capp St. San Francisco, CA 94110
