Lower Providence Community House
The ladies were supported in their efforts by their husbands and the other men of the community, and construction began in 1938. Farmers donated the logs, worked on the construction and provided the skilled carpentry tasks necessary for the building of the log building. When construction was complete in 1939, the building was debt free. The “club house” as it’s referred to by the locals, was built in the rustic style, made popular by the federal relief projects during the 1930’s. The heavy, simple doors and massive stone chimney all illustrate the influence that the W. P. A. construction projects had on community construction during this time. The year 2009 sees the Club House celebrating its 70th birthday. In an area that has lost most of its rural flavor, the little log building remains an icon of Lower Providence. And the once flourishing farming community it served. Please join us for our historic lecture series and home tour. We would appreciate your participation and your support. If you are interested in becoming a member or supporter of the Lower Providence Community House, please contact Linda Byrum, LByrum@aol.com.
The Lower Providence Community House can be rented for your next event. For more information, please contact: Linda Byrum lowerprovidencecommunityhouse@hotmail.com 704-373-1288 Please consider the Community House for one of the following functions: Reunions/Family Gatherings, Showers, Birthday Parties, Wedding Ceremonies and Receptions, Business Meetings, Community Meetings, Homeowner Association Meetings, Bakes Sales, etc.
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Lecture Series
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The Lower Providence Community House was built for the women of this once rural area, known as Lower Providence. The ladies of the community entered the Mecklenburg County Fair in 1934, and with the proceeds from their prizes, they began a building fund. Club membership was growing quickly, and most homes were too small to accommodate all the members, thus, they decided to build a central meeting house.
