Junior League Sorosis Building
“In 1922 the Sorosis Club or sorority, a women’s club in Lakeland, was organized. Named after the first incorporated women’s club in America, the Sorosis Cloub of New York, the Sorosis Club’s mission included service to the community, as well as social and cultural activities. This property was purchased in 1925 as the site for its new clubhouse. Plans for the Italian Renaissance building by W.B. Talley (1871-1956), a Lakeland architect, were approved in 1926, and construction was completed by N.L. Snelson in 1927 at a cost of $42,000. This clubhouse was the first community center in...
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These photos feature the main ballroom staged for a wedding reception. They depict the beauty of the venue with its high ceilings, hardwood floors, large windows, and wood accents. Little else is needed in the way of decorations other than personal photos and perhaps free standing flower arrangements and plants. The building provides a subtle yet lovely backdrop so the focus of attention is your...
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