| Throughout Arizona, woman's clubs have made their mark, organizing libraries, aiding museums and improving schools. Even before Arizona became a state, women worked to build their communities and to educate themselves about state and national issues.
Region: Phoenix and Central Arizona
Theme: Women in Community Building |
Casa Grande Woman's Club Building
407 N. Sacaton Street, Casa Grande
The Casa Grande Woman's Club Building was constructed with stones from the nearby desert. Working with husbands or friends, each club member donated a wagonload of rocks or sand to create this cobblestone building, which opened in 1924. The building displays women's strong connection to the natural environment in early Arizona, and like other women's club buildings, exemplifies the theme of community building. The Casa Grande Woman's Club founded the town's first library in 1913 which was later housed in the Woman's Club building. This club belonged to the General Federation of Women's Clubs, and in the small town of Casa Grande, women performed vital community building work to develop cultural resources. For example, many members played a very active role in the Casa Grande Valley Historical Society. The building, a National Register site, is now owned by the city. The Woman's Club disbanded in 2006, but the club's former home is a testament to the hard work of the women in Casa Grande.
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