Mary Andrews Clark Memorial Home
historic place
The Mary Andrews Clark Memorial Home, located in Los Angeles County, is a significant historic place. This four-story, French Chateauesque brick structure was built by William A. Clark, a former U.S. Senator and copper magnate. Construction began in 1912, and the home was dedicated in February 1913. Clark built it as a perpetual memorial to his mother, Mary Andrews Clark, who passed away in Los Angeles. The original purpose of the home was to provide affordable, comfortable living for young working women through the YWCA. The YWCA operated the facility from 1913 until 1987. In 1987, the building sustained damage from the Whittier Narrows earthquake, leading to its closure. After restoration, it reopened in 1995, providing housing for low-income single workers. The Mary Andrews Clark Memorial Home was designated a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument in 1976. It was also listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995. This site reflects early 20th-century philanthropic efforts to support working women in Los Angeles.