[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 161 (Wednesday, October 18, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1974]
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                  HONORING THE MONTEBELLO WOMEN'S CLUB

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                       HON. ESTEBAN EDWARD TORRES

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 18, 1995

  Mr. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 
Montebello Women's Clubhouse in Montebello, CA, which has recently been 
given the honor of being listed in the National Register of Historic 
Places.
  The Montebello Women's Club originated in 1885. At that time, the 
club was primarily an intellectual and cultural organization that 
served the Montebello community. Not content to meet in their homes, 
the women's club began to raise funds for the construction of a 
clubhouse. By 1923 club members had raised enough funds and purchased 
two lots at the corner of Park Avenue and Los Angeles Street, where the 
clubhouse stands today.
  The Montebello Women's Clubhouse, built in 1925, serves as a social 
gathering place for resident of the city of Montebello. During the 
city's formative years, the clubhouse was the only suitable facility 
for large meetings, banquets, dinners, and dances. As a result, the 
clubhouse rapidly established itself as the community's primary social 
and civic gathering place.
  The Montebello Women's Clubhouse is a product of the Spanish revival 
architectural philosophy and an excellent example of this influence 
which was prevalent during the early 1920's. For the past 70 years, 
this beautiful Spanish colonial revival social hall has served the 
Montebello community and been host to Montebello's memorable historic 
social, community, and civic events.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with pride that I rise to recognize the Montebello 
Women's Clubhouse on the occasion of being listed in the National 
Register of Historic Places. I also ask my colleagues to join me in 
extending our best wishes and congratulations to members of the 
Montebello Women's Club.

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