Houston Heights Woman's Club
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The Houston Heights Woman's Club was organized in 1900 to support any literary and scientific undertaking; the maintenance of a library; and the promotion of painting, music and other fine arts. When founding members of the Club adopted a Constitution and By-Laws in 1905, they included to "aid and encourage charitable and educational interests of Houston Heights" as an important part of the Club's purpose.
Houston Heights Woman's Club | |
Location | 1846 Harvard St., Houston, Texas |
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Coordinates | 29°48′13″N 95°23′47″W |
MPS | Houston Heights MRA |
NRHP reference No. | 83004463[1] |
RTHL No. | 16745 |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | June 22, 1983 |
Designated RTHL | 2011 |
The original group, now known as the Houston Heights Woman's Club-Heritage Group, is still strong after 100 years. Generations of these friendly and community-oriented women have contributed to the history of the Heights and greater Houston since 1900, and served in the forefront of Women's issues since. They gather regularly for meetings and potluck luncheons, and enjoy various other activities throughout the year including community service projects, charitable fundraisers, outings, and social events.
In 2007 the Houston Heights Woman's Club-Evening Group was founded.