BOYNTON WOMAN’S CLUB

1010 S. Federal Highway Boynton Beach, FL 33425 Phone: 561-369-2300

Press Release

BOYNTON WOMAN’S CLUB RECEIVES STATE SPECIAL CATEGORY GRANT

            The Boynton Woman’s Club was recently awarded a state special category grant through the Florida Division of Historic Resources to fund the repair and restoration of the windows and doors in its historic clubhouse.  The state will provide $140,000 with a match of $50,000 from the Boynton Beach CRA and $10,000 from donations.  All contracts will be awarded through a competitive process, and the details of the project will be determined with the selected architect.

            “I would like to thank all of our state and local representatives and the many friends of the Boynton Woman’s Club who wrote letters in support for our building’s restoration. In addition, none of this would have been possible without the assistance and support of the Boynton Beach CRA, its Commission, and the Mayor of Boynton Beach.,” said Dr. Michele Walter, Boynton Woman’s Club president.  “This money will allow us to continue with restoration, but much more work needs to be done to bring our building back to its former glory.” 

Boynton Woman’s Club members Pat Waldron and Barbara Wineberg, with the assistance of Warren Adams, the Boynton Beach Historic Planner, prepared and submitted the application.  “It was a huge job but all our hard work paid off when we heard we’d been awarded the grant,” said Waldron.  “In the summer of 2014, we completed the emergency restoration of several French doors and transoms in the second floor ballroom and this special category grant will enable us to continue this restoration project. As with the first project, the building will remain open during the restoration and there will be no disruption to scheduled events.”

                                

Opened in 1926, the Boynton Woman’s Club is one of only a few Addison Mizner-designed structures that is available for public use in Palm Beach County.  The building stands as a testament to the historic heritage of Florida as well as to the unique architectural style and superior craftsmanship from that era.

The Boynton Woman’s Club is an all-volunteer, not-for-profit organization that has supported and impacted the lives of people in the community for over 105 years.  Its influence on the city dates back to 1909 when a group of civic minded women organized a club with the purpose of contributing to the welfare and civic growth of Boynton.  Both as a historic landmark and for support of local charities, the club continues to be an important part of the community.

For information about the club and updates on the preservation initiative visit the Boynton Woman’s Club website at www.boyntonwomansclub.com.  To contact the club about membership or arranging for a tour of the building, please email bwc1909@gmail.com or call 561-369-2300.