[3] Their impact was at its peak in the years around World War I, when the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing women's suffrage, was ratified.

The three upper floors were used as an apartments for women who moved to Detroit for employment and wished to live in a wholesome environment.

[3] The interior decor was strongly influenced by the then-current Arts and Crafts movement, with hand-wrought ironwork and Pewabic Pottery tilework.

[3] The City Club offered a number of classes and recreation programs for women, eventually enrolling over 8,000 members.

[8] The building was owned by Forbes Management until 2017 (also owners of the Elwood Bar, Gem Theater, and The Fillmore Detroit), and had received an upgrade of its façade.