Saint Paul Women's City Club, Art Deco building in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Saint Paul Women's City Club is a Streamline Moderne building that housed a dining room, assembly halls, dressing rooms, and bedrooms under one roof. The architectural style combines horizontal lines and smooth curves to create efficient and visually unified interior spaces.
The building opened in 1931 under the design of architect Magnus Jemne. It functioned as a hub for around 1000 female members for more than four decades until operations closed in 1972.
The club was a place where women gathered for lectures, discussions, and social events while maintaining control over their own spaces. It allowed women to operate independently from male institutions and develop their skills and ideas.
The building sits centrally on Saint Peter Street and is easy to reach on foot. Ownership has changed several times in recent years, so access to different parts may vary depending on current use.
The club offered overnight accommodations allowing women to stay for extended periods, which was an unusual amenity at the time. This made it a true retreat where members could spend days away from home responsibilities.
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