Carrizozo in Lincoln County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Carrizozo Woman's Club

Official Scenic Historic Marker

Photographed by James Hulse, June 25, 2024

1. Carrizozo Woman's Club Marker

Inscription. Woman's clubs play an important role in communities by providing volunteer opportunities, performing civic and social improvements, and establishing public buildings and parks. In New Mexico independent woman's clubs formed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The New Mexico Federation of Women's Clubs was established in 1911 and is affiliated with the national General Federation of Women's Clubs founded in 1890. The Carrizozo Woman's Club was founded in 1920 and is a member of both federations. The club met in public buildings and member's houses before this building was constructed.

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The Carrizozo Woman's Club building serves as a gathering place for cultural, community, and social events. The building was constructed in 1939 with Works Progress Administration (WPA) funding and was designed by Jess C. Garrison, a local builder and WPA crew foreman. The building is an excellent example of Pueblo Revival-style architecture with its adobe construction, exposed vigas, and portal. The main meeting room, the Round Room, has an elaborate ceiling with exposed vigas radiating from a central point.

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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 National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1920.

Location. 33° 38.559′ N, 105° 52.738′ W. Marker is in Carrizozo, New Mexico, in Lincoln County. It is at the intersection of Eleventh Street and D Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Eleventh Street. The marker is located at the corner of the intersection in front of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 908 Eleventh Street, Carrizozo NM 88301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New Mexico’s Pecos Valley. It is also in the American Southwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Comanchería,

and the Republic of Texas.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker,

Carrizozo Woman's Club Marker - Reverse Side image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, June 25, 2024

2. Carrizozo Woman's Club Marker - Reverse Side

measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Carrizozo Woman's Club (a few steps from this marker); End of the Line for the End of a Train (approx. 0.4 miles away); Carrizozo History (approx. 0.4 miles away); Carrizozo (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Carrizozo (approx. 0.8 miles away); a different marker also named Carrizozo (approx. 0.9 miles away); a different marker also named Carrizozo (approx. 0.9 miles away); Malpais (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carrizozo.

Also see . . . Carrizozo Woman's Club. Wikipedia

The Carrizozo Woman's Club, at 908 Eleventh St., Carrizozo, New Mexico is a woman's club. Its building was constructed in 1939 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.

(Submitted on July 14, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The view of the Carrizozo Woman's Club and Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, June 25, 2024

3. The view of the Carrizozo Woman's Club and Marker from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 193 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 14, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.