Clubhouse History-
Clubhouse History-
By Wanda Alvis
By Wanda Alvis
The year was 1917 and the United States was at war. The Newport News Shipyard was working night and day to turn out ships for the Navy. The government decided to build homes for the 500 workers who were then living in tents. By 1920, Hilton Village was complete. The Woman’s Club of Hilton Village was formed in 1928. For 12 years the club met in the Hilton Elementary School. By 1940, the club had grown and decided to purchase one of the houses then for sale in the village. On November 15, 1940, the club closed on the sale of a duplex located at 87 Main Street in Hilton Village for the sum of $5,400. On February 3, 1941, the Woman’s Club had the house renovated and the upstairs apartment added. The apartment was rented to provide income for the club. In 1943, The United States was again at war. The WCHV turned the lower floor of their clubhouse over to the Selection Service Bureau as an induction center.
The year was 1917 and the United States was at war. The Newport News Shipyard was working night and day to turn out ships for the Navy. The government decided to build homes for the 500 workers who were then living in tents. By 1920, Hilton Village was complete. The Woman’s Club of Hilton Village was formed in 1928. For 12 years the club met in the Hilton Elementary School. By 1940, the club had grown and decided to purchase one of the houses then for sale in the village. On November 15, 1940, the club closed on the sale of a duplex located at 87 Main Street in Hilton Village for the sum of $5,400. On February 3, 1941, the Woman’s Club had the house renovated and the upstairs apartment added. The apartment was rented to provide income for the club. In 1943, The United States was again at war. The WCHV turned the lower floor of their clubhouse over to the Selection Service Bureau as an induction center.
During the war years, the Woman’s Club members met in homes, hotels, or churches. At the end of the war, club members decided to have an addition added to the clubhouse to be used as an auditorium. The addition was completed on September 10, 1948. In 1969, the WCHV was helpful in having Hilton Village, along with our clubhouse, become a National Historic area included on the National Register.
During the war years, the Woman’s Club members met in homes, hotels, or churches. At the end of the war, club members decided to have an addition added to the clubhouse to be used as an auditorium. The addition was completed on September 10, 1948. In 1969, the WCHV was helpful in having Hilton Village, along with our clubhouse, become a National Historic area included on the National Register.
The year is 2020 and the Woman’s Club of Hilton Village is still using their beautiful clubhouse. The upstairs apartment continues to bring in revenue having been rented to the same woman for around 35 years. We are celebrating our 91st birthday at home!
The year is 2020 and the Woman’s Club of Hilton Village is still using their beautiful clubhouse. The upstairs apartment continues to bring in revenue having been rented to the same woman for around 35 years. We are celebrating our 91st birthday at home!