Mrs. Howard/Max & Company
2009 Preservation Award Winner
Award: Preservation Commercial
Owner: James Michael Howard
Builder/Developer: Kuhlkin Builders
Architect: RBA Group
Mrs. Howard/Max & Company’s new location was built in 1924 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The historical and cultural significance of the property formerly known as the Clubhouse of the Charlotte Woman's Club rests upon three factors. First, the building possesses architectural significance as one of the finer examples of the design capabilities of Charles C. Hook, an architect of local and regional prominence. Second, the building is the only structure which was erected for the purpose of serving as the Clubhouse of the Charlotte Woman's Club, an organization of great importance in the civic affairs of this community for over seventy-five years. Third, the structure documents the determination of women to participate more actively in public affairs.
Consequently, the building occupies an important place in the social history of this community. The structure was officially opened for public inspection on May 22, 1924. The project to restore the Clubhouse began in 2008 with Mrs. Howard and Max & Co. as an opportunity to have a presence in one of the premier cities of the South, and to provide interesting mixes of home furnishings in colorful restrained environments. The rooms are a reflection of how we envision how people want to live today, breathing new life into traditional methods of decoration.