- City:
- Murray, KY
- Site Type:
- Community Centers, Civic Facilities
- New Deal Agencies:
- National Youth Administration (NYA), Work Relief Programs
- Started:
- 1938
- Completed:
- 1940
- Quality of Information:
- Very Good
- Marked:
- Unknown
- Site Survival:
- Extant
Description
In 1938, the National Youth Administration (NYA) constructed the Murray Woman’s Club Clubhouse. It is made of limestone and was built in the Tudor Revival architectural style.
During World War II, “The Red Cross set up hospital rooms in the clubhouse for training nurses aids. Members worked with the Red Cross rolling bandages for hospitals and in making kits for soldiers overseas and dinners and dances for soldiers were also hosted by the club” (Murray Ledger & Times, 2017).
Today, the Murray Woman’s Club Clubhouse is a Kentucky Landmark, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is rented out to provide funds for the non-profit Murray Woman’s Club.
This NYA building is a great example of how New Deal investments continue to provide a benefit to communities and organizations across the country.
Note: The caption on the reverse of the postcard shown is inconsistent with the facts of this building. (See comment below.)
Source notes
“Murray Woman's Club Clubhouse,” National Register of Historic Places (accessed August 12, 2021).
“This and That,” Murray Ledger & Times, August 12, 2017 (accessed August 12, 2021).
“Our Clubhouse,” Murray Woman’s Club (accessed August 12, 2021).
Site originally submitted by Brent McKee on August 12, 2021.
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Michael S McKeel
“Auditorium seating capacity 2000.” is incorrect. This structure has no auditorium. That statement certainly refers to Lovett Auditorium (on the campus of Murray State University) & was certainly intended for a different postcard.