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Detroit Association of Women's Clubs Building

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The Detroit Association of Women's Clubs Building is a club headquarters located at 5461 Brush Street in Detroit, Michigan, in the East Ferry Avenue Historic District. Originally built for William Lennane, it became the headquarters of the Detroit Association of Women's Clubs in 1941. The building is significant for its connection to the Detroit Association of Women's Clubs and the civil rights movement in Detroit. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in December 2024.

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Detroit Association of Women's Clubs Building
Brush Street, Detroit Midtown

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William Lennane House

Brush Street 5461
48202 Detroit, Midtown
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