Aftermath Clubhouse
Aftermath Clubhouse | |
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| Location | 1300 Broadway Bellingham, Washington |
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| Built | 1904 |
| NRHP reference No. | 78002785 |
| Added to NRHP | December 14, 1978 |
The Aftermath Clubhouse is a two-story, wood-frame Italian Villa building which was originally constructed in 1904. It is estimated to be the first women's clubhouse in the state of Washington.[1]
History[]
The Aftermath Reading Circle first formed in 1895, as a literary and social club for women of New Whatcom. The organization encouraged socialization, intellectual discussion and became a means for participating in community affairs. Once the informal reading Circle transformed into the formal Aftermath Club, the members took it upon themselves to build a permanent clubhouse. The clubhouse was constructed in 1904 and, for many years in Whatcom County, was the only clubhouse owned by its members. As a testament to their success, the Aftermath Club managed to pay off the debt of their clubhouse while continuing their charitable and philanthropic ventures.
Today[]
The Clubhouse is still privately owned and is rented out for events. For years, the second floor was considered to be one of the best ballrooms in the area.
References[]
- ^ "www.cob.org". Archived from the original on 2008-08-28. Retrieved 2008-09-14.
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Coordinates: 48°45′28″N 122°29′28″W / 48.7577°N 122.4910°W
- Buildings and structures in Bellingham, Washington
- Clubhouses on the National Register of Historic Places in Washington (state)
- Women in Washington (state)
- Women's club buildings
- Buildings and structures completed in 1904
- National Register of Historic Places in Whatcom County, Washington