El Paso High in El Paso County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

The Woman's Club of El Paso

Photographed By James Hulse, June 14, 2024

1. The Woman's Club of El Paso Marker

Inscription. In 1895 the Child Culture Study Circle was officially organized as the Current Topics Club for the purpose of improving the physical intellectual and moral conditions of the community. The name was changed three years later to the Woman's Club of El Paso. This structure, built for the members in 1916, was designed by O.H. Thorman and constructed by H.T. Ponsford and Sons. It reflects influences of Georgian and Beaux Arts styling. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1980
2nd Plaque
Entered in the National Register of Historic Places 1979

Erected 1980 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5453.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Civil Rights • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.

Location. 31° 46.07′ N, 106° 29.692′ W. Marker is in El Paso, Texas, in El Paso County. It is in El Paso High. Marker is at the intersection of North Mesa Street and East River Ave, on the left when traveling south on North Mesa Street. The marker is located on the front entrance of the Women’s Club of El Paso building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1416 N Mesa St, El Paso TX 79902, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named The Woman's Club of El Paso (here, next to this marker); The First Kindergarten in Texas (here, next to this marker); Olga Bernstein Kohlberg (a few steps from this marker); Early El Paso Water Systems (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wallace Apartments (approx. 0.3 miles away); Old B'Nai Zion Synagogue (approx. 0.3 miles away); Burges House (approx. 0.4 miles away); First Baptist Church of El Paso (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in El Paso.

Photographed By James Hulse, June 14, 2024

2. The Woman's Club of El Paso Marker

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

Photographed By James Hulse, June 14, 2024

3. The view of the Woman's Club of El Paso and Marker from across the street

Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 58 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 19, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.