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The Women's Club Rooms

Seguin, Guadalupe County

Marker Text

Erected 1902-1903 by Women's Federated Clubs of Seguin. Known as the first structure in Texas built solely for women's clubs. To finance building (cost $500), women under leadership of Mrs. Joseph B. Dibrell held bazaars, theatricals, ice cream suppers. C. F. Blumberg was contractor. Present site (the fourth) was a gift of Mrs. Edgar Nolte, 1937. Utility areas were added to the two original rooms in 1949. Architecture is Greek revival.

Marker Details

Address 432 River St.
Location Description 432 River Street in Seguin
Marker # 5455
Dedicated 1962
Size, Type Medallion and Plate
Code buildings; Greek Revival (Architectural style); institutional buildings; women's clubs
Latitude, Longitude 29.572993, -97.961426

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