The Women’s Club was a non for profit organization founded in 1915 as the Get Together Club and grew into a major civic force in.Bee Ridge. It’s clubhouse was built in the 1920’s. The club.with eleven charter members,each paying a small fee of 5 cents and one cent monthly. Early activities included visiting new comers, supporting neighbors, and providing a social outlet for women who had moved from.northern.states.

Becoming the Bee Ridge Women’s Club

In 1917, members adopted a constitution and bylaws formally becoming the Bee Ridge Women’s Club.

Building the Club House (1920-1923)

The Women’s Club soon sought a permanent home.

1920 committee searched for a lot

1921 The club purchased Lot 21 for $50 dollars.

Architect John McIntosh designed the club house building

Thomas Crisp began construction in 1922

Construction completed in October, 1923

Construction costs were $1,150.

Building stands at 4919 Andrew

The club house was a vernacular wood frame building.

Club House initially had a front porch. This was later enclosed.

Other additions included kitchen, small meeting room,bathrooms

The building site was a large double lot.