DETROIT, – Detroit Landmark and gathering place of the Detroit Association of Women’s Club (DAWC) was named one of America’s “11 Most Endangered Historic Places.”
There is a growing push to save and restore the building before more history is lost.
The building was closed after burst pipes led to major interior damage in 2024.
Leaders of the club say, without the space it’s been harder to provide programs and services the community relies on.
The DAWC located near Ferry and Brush has been a gathering place for women, activists and community leaders for more than a century.
The organization was founded during the Black uplift Movement in the early 1900s.
Members of the club helped lead social programs, civil rights efforts and community support across Detroit.
Candace Calloway, president of the Detroit Association of Women’s Club, joined Local 4 Live to talk about how the damage has impacted their organization’s work with the community and what is next for restoration.
You can watch the full interview in the video at the beginning of this article.