We and Our Neighbors Clubhouse
historic place
The We and Our Neighbors Clubhouse in San Jose, Santa Clara County, is a historic place. The We and Our Neighbors club was founded in June 1892 by Union School District farmers' wives. They formed the club to promote social ties, intellectual pursuits, and charitable work. The American Craftsman style clubhouse was dedicated on May 27, 1910. Mrs. Maria Schofield, the club's first president, donated funds for its construction. The land was sold for one gold dollar by Sophia LaMontagne. This building houses the oldest continuously run women's club in Santa Clara County. It is also the oldest continually-used women's clubhouse in the state of California. The We and Our Neighbors Clubhouse is a San Jose historic landmark and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. This site reflects a significant history of women's community efforts in the region.