Florence in Pinal County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Florence Woman's Club

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, January 16, 2010

1. Florence Woman's Club Marker

Inscription. The Florence Woman's Club was organized in 1897. In 1929, architects Lescher & Mahoney designed this Spanish Colonial Revival Style clubhouse. The original light fixtures are suspended from the ceiling, and an ornate Spanish-style fireplace is centered on the south wall. During World War II the building served as a USO Club. Throughout its history, this clubhouse has served Florence as a center for celebrations and community events.

-Listed on the National Register of Historic Places-

Erected by Town of Florence and Arizona Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Women. In addition, it is included in the Arizona, Historic Florence Walking Tour series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.

Location. 33° 2.009′ N, 111° 23.355′ W. Marker is in Florence, Arizona, in Pinal County. It is on North Willow Street near 10th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 231 North Willow Street, Florence AZ 85132, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert,

in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area,

in the San Carlos Apache Nation,

and specifically in the Tohono O’odham Nation.

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

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: John Keating House (a few steps from this marker); John Zellweger House (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Emma Monk Guild House (within shouting distance of this marker); John P. Clum House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); William Clark House (about 500 feet away); Florence Town Hall / Police and Fire Department (about 600 feet away); White-McCarthy Lumber and Hardware Company (about 600 feet away); Aquiles Arriola Square (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florence.

Regarding Florence Woman's Club. This site is #20 on the self-guided Historic Florence Walking Tour.

Florence Woman's Club and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, January 16, 2010

2. Florence Woman's Club and Marker

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, January 16, 2010

3. Florence Woman's Club and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 22, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,267 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 22, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 2, 3. submitted on February 2, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.