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Mississippi Federation of Women's Club in 2016
Mississippi Federation of Women's Clubs is located in Mississippi
Mississippi Federation of Women's Clubs
Location in Mississippi
Location 2407 N. State Street, Jackson, Mississippi
Built 1936
Built by Works Progress Administration
Architect Robert W. Naef and Associates
Architectural style Georgian-Revival
NRHP reference No. 88000975
Added to NRHP June 30, 1988

The Mississippi Federation of Women's Clubs Headquarters is a special building. It is home to the Mississippi Federation of Women's Clubs (MS FWC). This important building was built in 1936. The Works Progress Administration (WPA) helped construct it.

What is the Mississippi Federation of Women's Clubs?

The Mississippi Federation of Women's Clubs (MS FWC) is a group for women. It was started a long time ago, in 1898. This club helps women work together for good causes.

Joining a Bigger Group

Since 1904, the MS FWC has been part of a larger organization. It joined the General Federation of Women's Clubs. This means they are connected to many other women's clubs. The MS FWC still has its main office in Jackson, Mississippi.

The Headquarters Building: A Historic Place

The building where the Mississippi Federation of Women's Clubs meets is very old. It was built in 1936. The Works Progress Administration (WPA) helped build it. The WPA was a government program. It created jobs during the Great Depression.

Building Style and History

The building was designed by Robert W. Naef and Associates. It is built in the Georgian-Revival style. This style looks like buildings from the 1700s. The building is important to history. It became a Mississippi Landmark in 1986. Two years later, in 1988, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is a special historic place in the United States.

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