Glendale Woman's Club
The Glendale Woman's Club was first organized in 1901 as a “Self Culture Club”, the primary aim of the Woman’s Club was self-improvement from a literary standpoint. They raised money for the first library and city parks. By 1907, membership had increased to fifty members and it became impossible to continue meeting in homes, so the group began to think of acquiring its own clubhouse. On February 21, 1912, exactly 1 week after Arizona became the 48th state, the Club was recognized 501c3 non profit corporation with 85 members. It took over the  local library in 1918, which had been neglected during World War I, and, even after the library was moved to a municipal building, the club served the library until 1922. The Glendale Woman's Club is a member of the General Federation of Women's Clubs. The Glendale Woman's Clubhouse, at 7032 N. 56th Ave. in Glendale, Arizona, was built in 1913. In 1912, $5 shares of stock were sold to build one of the first Woman’s Club clubhouses in Arizona. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. It was designed by  architect Thornton Fitzhugh. The original structure cost $2947. and was constructed with California redwood in the Craftsman style. The clubhouse served as a Sunday meeting place for various church denominations, starting in 1914. It was used by the Red Cross during World War I for making bandages, sewing, and packing supplies.