In 1898 the lumber company moved to a new two-story office building; Mr. Messenger could no longer manage the library.

Mrs. May Catlin Hanson, through club member Mrs. Lafe Myers, donated a building which was placed in park to house the library until a new one could be built.

By 1907, membership had increased to fifty members and it became impossible to continue meeting in homes, so the group began to think of acquiring its own clubhouse.

On February 21, 1912, exactly 1 week after Arizona became the 48th state, the Club was recognized 501c3 non profit corporation with 85 members.

It was used by the Red Cross during World War I for making bandages, sewing, and packing supplies.