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an article in the Queen Anne News--1927)
ESSENTIAL
INFORMATION PROPERTY: Four and
two-thirds lots owned by Queen Anne Club and located on southeast
corner of Queen Anne Avenue and Garfield Street. BUILDING: To be 110
feet by 72 feet and of masonry construction. To face on Queen
Anne Avenue with second entrance on Garfield Street. PLANS: Include auditorium
48 feet by 90 feet and capable of seating between 750 and 800
people, tea room (women's lounge room for use for small parties),
men's 'lounge room, committee rooms, caretaker's apartment,
office and basement recreation room 32 feet by 90 feet where
handball and other light exercise may be enjoyed. Billiard
tables to be installed here also. USES: As a community
social and cultural center. Established at a centrally located
place on Queen Anne Hill where the young folks may congregate
and hold their parties. ESTIMATED COST $40,000.
of which more than $22,000 has been raised already. Balance
to be raised through contributions and sale of life memberships.
Building to be turned over to the club free and clear. Conservatively
estimated income more than sufficient to cover all overhead,
including janitor service, supervision, taxes, maintenance,
etc. MANAGEMENT: By the
Board of Trustees of the Club through a Trustee House Committee
governed by a set of rules and regulations prepared by the
trustees. NO PROFITS: The building
committee, headed by A. A. Paysse, has adopted an ironclad
policy of "no profits" to go to anyone in the construction
of this club house. 'A saving of over $2,000 on the excavation
work and 4'/r on architect's fees show how they are working. ARCHITECTS: Hancock & Lockman,
architects who are drawing plans and supervising work, have
donated 4% of their fee to the club house. You cannot afford
to reject this opportunity to serve yourself and your community
in a permanent and substantial way.
Source:
Queen Anne News: May 13, 1927 from clippings file of James
M. Bailey, President, Queen Anne Club
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