The Davie Woman's Club is a women's club in Davie, Florida. The club was founded in 1922. The clubhouse building was completed in 1947 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2016 as part of a Multiple Property Submission.[2]
Davie Woman's Club | |
 The clubhouse in 2018 | |
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| Location | 6551 Orange Drive, Davie, Florida 33314 |
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| Coordinates | 26°03′57″N 80°14′04″W / 26.06583°N 80.23444°W |
| Built | 1947 (Club was founded in 1922) |
| Website | thedaviewomansclub |
| MPS | Clubhouses of Florida's Woman's Clubs Multiple Property Submission |
| NRHP reference No. | 16000267[1] |
| Added to NRHP | May 16, 2016 |
History
editThe organization was established in 1922, bought its first building in 1931; moved into the current clubhouse in 1947 which they continue to occupy. In 2011, the Town of Davie celebrated the 50th anniversary of formal municipal incorporation and the club led the effort to select materials for and bury a time capsule to be opened in another 50 years.[3] Today, the group continues to be a meeting place for a variety of organizations and is the oldest women's social servie organization in the area.[4][5]
Architecture
editThe group erected the current structure in 1947 because they wanted an up-to-date building large enough to serve the community.[5] The one-story building included ship details in the facades and faces South New River Canal.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "National Register Information System (#16000267)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
- ^ "National Register of Historic Places Weekly Lists 2016" (PDF). National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. December 30, 2016. p. 79. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
- ^ "Davie plans month of events to celebrate its 50th birthday". South Florida Sun Sentinel. October 24, 2011. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ^ "Captivating Creations". South Florida Sun Sentinel. October 29, 2004. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
- ^ a b Beatrice, Meredith (August 15, 2016). "Secretary Detzner Announces Designation of Florida Properties on the National Register of Historic Places". Secretary of State of Florida. Retrieved February 22, 2024.