Women's Benefit Association
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N 42° 58.183 W 082° 25.463
17T E 383843 N 4758436
Located on the east side of Military Road between Chestnut and Union. Streetside parking available.
Waymark Code: WMW7R
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 10/23/2006
Views: 23
From the State Historic Preservation Office website:
The The Woman's Benefit Association Building has historical significance for its association with the establishment of the largest women's fraternal benefit society in Port Huron. Mrs. Bina West Miller saw the need for financial security for women at a time when little economic worth was placed on women. The Woman's Benefit Association was founded October 1, 1892 and issued its first certificate of life insurance on November 4, 1892. Within three years, nearly 10,000 members had been enrolled. The success led the Woman's Benefit Association of the Maccabees to erect their national home office in Port Huron. On October 22, 1915 a cornerstone for the new building, designed by Richard E. Schmidt of the Chicago firm of Garden and Martin, was laid.
Parking nearby?: yes
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website: [Web Link]
Registered Site #: Local Site #1605
Historical Date: Not listed
Historical Name: Not listed
Description: Not listed
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