Muskegon in Muskegon County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Muskegon Women's Club
Photographed By Lugnuts, July 19, 2020
1. Muskegon Women's Club Marker
The Muskegon Woman's Club was founded in 1890, and dedicated to the intellectual "improvement and development" of women. The Chicago firm of Weir and Perry designed this neo classical structure, built in 1902 with funds donated by Minnie Smith, the widow of Muskegon attorney Francis Smith. The club lobbied the city to hire the first police woman, held performances and worked with charitable groups such as the Red Cross and the Council of National Defense.Erected 2000 by Michigan History Center, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number 2043.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Women. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 43° 14.073′ N, 86° 15.023′ W. Marker is in Muskegon, Michigan, in Muskegon County. Marker is at the intersection of West Webster Avenue and 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west on West Webster Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 280 W Webster Ave, Muskegon MI 49440, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Central United Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Hackley Public Library (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Torrent House (about 400 feet away); Buster Keaton
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Photographed By Lugnuts, July 19, 2020
2. Muskegon Women's Club
Photographed By Lugnuts, July 19, 2020
3. Muskegon Women's Club
Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2020, by Lugnuts of Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 160 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 7, 2020, by Lugnuts of Germantown, Wisconsin. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
