Woman's Club of Redondo Beach
Why it's listed
Built in 1922, this single-story redwood clubhouse at 400 South Broadway in Redondo Beach was constructed for the Woman's Club, a group formed in 1908 after an open newspaper invitation. The brown-painted board-and-batten building follows the vernacular bungalow tradition, with a long gable roof, French windows with transoms, and a marble cornerstone. Inside, a beamed auditorium has a stenciled wooden proscenium arch, redwood paneled walls and hardwood floors. Alterations have been modest: foundation repairs, updated kitchen and restroom fixtures, and a rear porch added around 1951. The club used the hall for cultural events, recitals, lectures, and civic fundraising and wartime efforts. Urban renewal, the construction of King Harbor, and condominium development removed most early buildings from downtown Redondo Beach, leaving this clubhouse as one of the largest surviving examples of its type and period in the South Beach communities. The club has operated continuously for philanthropy, civic and educational betterment.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the clubhouse is significant for its continuous association with the welfare and development of the Redondo Beach community from 1922 to the present. It is also described as an excellent example of the vernacular bungalow tradition of Southern California coastal towns. It is one of the few remaining historic structures in the original Redondo Beach townsite.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 84000900, listed April 19, 1984. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 400 S. Broadway, Redondo Beach |
|---|---|
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Listed | April 19, 1984 |
| Reference number | 84000900 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1922 |
| Architect / builder | Unknown |
| Architectural style | Vernacular bungalow tradition |
| Areas of significance | Architecture, Social History |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Occupied; in good condition and still used as a clubhouse by the club that built it. A rear porch was added around 1951. |
| Acreage | 0.1 |
| Coordinates | 33.83655, -118.38597 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary: it recognises significance and does not restrict what a private owner may do without federal money or permits. It unlocks the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit for income-producing buildings, state credits in many states, and Section 106 review when federal agencies are involved. See what listing means in practice.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 84000900.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q8030634
- This listing as JSON
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