MARQUETTE, Mich. (WZMQ) – A piece of Marquette history turned 100 years old this week.
The Women’s Federated Clubhouse on West Ridge street kicked off its centennial celebration this evening with a silent movie night. Screening classic films with live piano accompaniment by local musician Robert Buckhoe, mimicking the 1920’s theater experience of the era when the clubhouse first opened its doors.
Popcorn, a silent auction, and a legacy photo wall rounded out the evening for those who attended.
Lorena Donnellan, president of Zonta of Marquette, says the night was about honoring those who came before. “We are honoring the legacy of the women who gathered here before,” says Donnellan. “The women who really worked to serve and to have education, share ideas, and to bring service to our community.”
The centennial celebration continues Saturday with a high tea and an evening reception at the historic clubhouse.
