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| The Punta Gorda Woman's Club was organized in 1925. Charter members were associated with three separate clubs which where active in Punta Gorda in the early part of the century. These groups included the Women's Civic Association, the Married Ladies Club and the Fortnightly Club. The building was erected in 1927 on the land donated by Judge William Fenmore Cooper of Cook County, Illinois. The Woman's Club Building has over the years been the meeting place for various religious, civic and political groups. During World War II, the USO was located there for the benefit of the soldiers stationed at the Punta Gorda Air Field. At one time the Punta Gorda Library occupied one of the front rooms and was operated by the women of the Club. In 1957, the City made available a site on Retta Esplanade and the Woman's club donated the new building for the library. In 2000, the deed to the Woman's Club Building was transferred to Old Punta Gorda, Inc. now the Punta Gorda Historical Society, whose office is now located in one of the front rooms of the building. The Punta Gorda Woman's Club continues to meet and hold fundraisers in the building and works together with the Punta Gorda Historical Society on projects beneficial to the community and particularly, the historic Punta Gorda Woman's Club Building. The Woman's Club Building is available for parties, receptions, meetings, etc. Income from the rental of the building helps to support the on going renovations and upkeep of the building. As a community service the Building is available at no cost for children activities such as Scouts and 4-H. For information about renting the Building please call 941-639-1887 |
| The Woman's Club Building Punta Gorda Historical Society Office 118 Sullivan St. Punta Gorda Fl. 33950 941-639-1887 open Mon. - Fri. 10am - 2pm |