Lemon Bay Woman's Club facts for kids
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| Location | Englewood, Florida |
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| NRHP reference No. | 88001150 |
| Added to NRHP | August 11, 1988 |
The Lemon Bay Woman's Club is a historic woman's club located in Englewood, Florida, United States. You can find it at 51 North Maple Street. This important building was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places on August 11, 1988.
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A Club for the Community
The Lemon Bay Woman's Club was started by Dr. Mary Green. She was a school teacher in Englewood. At first, it was called the Lemon Bay Mother's Club. This name was used until April 1924.
The club was very important for Englewood. It helped with the town's religious, educational, and civic life. It also played a role in politics.
Building the Clubhouse
Work on the clubhouse began in September 1925. It was built in the prairie style. Two land lots were given for the building by A. Stanley and Winifred E. Lampp. At that time, Englewood and the area around it had about 300 people. Englewood became an official town in 1925.
Architects Thomas Reed Martin and Clare C. Hosmer designed the building for free. They were from Sarasota and had lived in Chicago. Carpenters Pat Lampp, Fred Clark, and Leroy Bastedo built the clubhouse.
The building first had a screened porch and one large meeting room. This room had a brick fireplace and a round stage. The total cost to build it was $3,120. A party was held on February 19, 1926, to celebrate the new building. About 200 people came to the party. The club officially became a corporation a year later. Charlotte Wellington was the president then.
Helping the Community Grow
In 1922, the club started a school library. This was led by Mrs. Hallie Green. The club also kept a lending library at their building. They ran this library until 1962.
The club faced tough times during the Great Depression. They even lost $37 when banks failed. But they kept going! They held many fun events. These included fish fries, nature study classes, dances, and card parties. They also put on plays, musical programs, and lectures. The club paid off its building loan on February 24, 1938. They celebrated by burning the loan note at a big meeting on March 4, 1938.
A Place for Everyone
From 1926 to 1970, the club building was a meeting place for many groups. Several churches used it as a place to worship. These included the Englewood Community Church, Community Presbyterian Church, and First Baptist Church. Other churches like St. Raphael's Catholic Church and St. David's Episcopal Church also met there.
During World War II, the building was used by the American Red Cross. This shows how important the club was to the community. The Lemon Bay Woman's Club was the first building in Englewood to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
See also
List of Registered Historic Woman's Clubhouses in Florida
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