About

This building is representative of the Modern style of the Minimal Traditional subtype. Features common to this style are the unornamented brick composition, multi-light windows, and the small porch. The landscaping here is notable, with a monumental stone wall enclosing the property. Ms. Ruby Shouse, a long-time member of the Woman’s Club, remembers that this wall was constructed by inmates of the State Penitentiary in Canon City. Locally significant.

Timeline

• 1940

  Henry and Ina Parsons were listed as the first occupants.

• 1955

  The Women’s Club purchased the property from Colonel and Mrs. Mueller for $37,000. It was remodeled, taking out partitions for the sunroom and bedroom. The dining room was added. This brought the price to $50,000.

  The Woman’s Club converted the home for their use. The Woman’s Club, organized in 1902, was the largest women’s club in the city, with a charter membership of one hundred. The club’s purpose was “To stimulate intellectual development, to promote unity and good fellowship among the members, and to strengthen individual and philanthropic effort.”

• 2003

  The Women’s Club donates the building to Colorado College in exchange for the foundation of The Women’s Club of Colorado Springs Endowment Fund for young women, the goal of which is to develop female community leaders. As well as the Women’s Club getting to use facilities on the Colorado College campus for meetings and events.

Additional Resources

• 20 Mesa Road Research – a collection of documents compiled during the Historic Uptown Neighborhood’s historic preservation efforts.
• Women’s Club Theme to Be ‘Great Expectations’ article found in The Gazette Telegraph on October 27, 1963
• The Women’s Club Website