The Tuesday Club, founded in 1896 under Ednah Dow Cheney, saved the historic Loring Greenough House in 1924. It remains a vital community hub in Jamaica Plain.
The Tuesday club, a women’s club founded in 1896 under the guidance of Ednah Dow Cheney, purchased the Loring Greenough House in 1924 to save it from demolition. Marguerite Souther (1882-1975) advanced the collateral necessary to obtain the mortgage. Today the club continues to maintain the historic house which was built in 1760 and sponsors many community events and lectures.
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The Boston Women’s Heritage Trail celebrates the past accomplishments of remarkable women in Boston, claiming their rightful place in our City’s history. Through education, reflection, and an interactive city-wide monument, we activate the powerful female side of Boston’s history.
