A Home for Working Women
Seattle's new boarding house, The Anaxogora, provides a safe harbor for the city's growing class of professional women.
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The Anaxogora, a handsome and well-appointed hotel located on the corner of Republican and Poplar streets in North Seattle, is now under the supervision of Mrs. Hammond. Completed just last year, the facility was designed to meet the needs of women coming to the city for business or pleasure, as well as the 'business girl' of our city—the clerks, dressmakers, and operators who have pushed their way into the industrial ranks. The association has spent much time and money on its erection and equipment, providing a home-like environment with a piano, sewing machines, and pleasant dining rooms. It is a response to a changing society, recognizing that the training and business methods of the modern working girl are essential for the future of the home. The rooms are airy and well-furnished, and the costs range from $3 to $7 per week.
“The business girl of this year... is liable before its close to be called into a partnership of home-making.”
The Anaxogora represents a pivotal moment when women's entrance into the workforce necessitated new housing models, a direct ancestor to the modern discussions of density, affordability, and women-centered community housing in Seattle.
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