Old Town Peoria in Maricopa County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

GFWC Peoria Woman's Club

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, May 4, 2010

1. GFWC Peoria Woman's Club Marker

Inscription. In 1919, this building was constructed as a meeting place for the General Federation of Women's Clubs – Peoria Woman's Club.

Originally located at the northwest corner of 83rd Avenue and Washington Street, the Clubhouse was restored and relocated to its present location in 2008.

Throughout the years, the industrious club members put the building to use as a movie theater, dance hall, public library, and general gathering place to help meet the cultural and social needs of Peoria's growing population. In 2005, the club name was changed to GFWC Peoria - West Valley Women's Club to accommodate members who live throughout the West Valley. The Clubhouse remains a multi-purpose civic center, accommodating a wide variety of programs that continue to enhance the lives of generations of Peoria's residents.

Erected 2009 by City of Peoria Local Historical Landmark.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.

Location. 33° 34.756′ N, 112° 14.381′ W. Marker is in Peoria, Arizona,

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in Maricopa County. It is in Old Town Peoria. It is at the intersection of North 84th Avenue and West Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling north on North 84th Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10381 West 84th Avenue, Peoria AZ 85345, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area,

and 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,

the Gadsden Purchase,

and Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Peoria Central School (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Presbyterian Church of Peoria (about 700 feet away); Stable / Granary (approx. 2.9 miles away); Corrals and Tack House (approx. 2.9 miles away); Blacksmith and Machine Shop (approx. 2.9 miles away); The Barnyard (approx. 2.9 miles away); Dairy Barn

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Photographed by Bill Kirchner, May 4, 2010

2. GFWC Peoria Woman's Club

(approx. 2.9 miles away); Well House (approx. 2.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Peoria.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, May 4, 2010

3. GFWC Peoria Woman's Club

Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,598 times since then and 139 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 6, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.