Whitewater Federation of Women's Clubs
Bassett House
708 W. Main St.
Whitewater WI
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Whitewater Federation of Women's Clubs (WFWC) consists of two clubs: Emerson and Florence Bassett. Both clubs are currently recruiting new members. See the pages for each club at the top of the website. Contact any member or email bassetthousewhitewater@gmail.com for more information on joining.
Mission Statement: The Whitewater Federation of Women’s Clubs shall be a means of communication to provide for the betterment of our city, educational enrichment of our membership, and preservation of Bassett House.
Bassett House is available as a venue for your events
In addition to the meeting room, which has a capacity of 40, there is a kitchen, coat room, restroom, dining table with buffet and an alcove with a baby grand piano. For information on rentals, navigate to the rentals page.
Please Help Preserve Whitewater, Wisconsin's Historic
Bassett House
The Whitewater Federation of Women's Clubs
Asks for Your Support on
One of the oldest buildings in Whitewater. the historic Bassett House serves as the meeting place for Whitewater's women's clubs, the site of community events, and an events venue available to the public for private occasions.
The Bassett House is a historic gem, a precious piece of Whitewater's heritage that also is part of life in Whitewater and surrounding communities today. Its preservation is a trust we all owe to current and future Whitewater residents and neighbors so they may enjoy and experience this piece of Whitewater history for years to come.
On this GivingTuesday, the national day of generosity, please consider a tax-deductible gift to the Whitewater Federation of Women's Clubs (WFWC) to help preserve Whitewater's beautiful Bassett House.
Log into your Paypal account (by clicking donate button above), click on Send Money, and enter
Whitewater Federation of Women's Clubs
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Make out your check to WFWC and mail it to
Joyce Follis
252 S. Ardmore Dr.
Whitewater, WI 53190
The Bassett House is currently undergoing a comprehensive and necessary restoration, and we are seeking donations to enable the WFWC to complete this essential work.
The Bassett House is currently undergoing a comprehensive and necessary restoration, and we are seeking donations to enable the WFWC to complete this essential work.
History of Bassett House and the Bassett Family
The Bassetts came to Whitewater from New York state. Thomas owned and operated the Boot and Shoe Store which was located just west of the grist mill built on the creek in the 1830's. Mr. Bassett sold groceries, provisions and garden seeds in addition to boots and shoes.
Built in 1858 for Thomas and Bessie Vilas Bassett and daughter, Florence. Thomas lived in his lovely new home for only seven years before selling his store and moving for health reasons. Florence and her mother joined him in Denver, CO for three years then returned to Whitewater and continued to live in the house for the remainder of both of their lives.
Florence had been a member of one of the Federation clubs and treasured the friendships she had formed. The home was bequeathed to the Whitewater Federation of Women's Clubs by Florence Bassett in 1926.
Architecture: The house was built in the transitional Greek Revival style with Italianate features. The house remains essentially as built, although a two-story addition was made to the west side of the house in 1878 and several downstairs walls were removed on the first floor in order to form a large meeting room.
We're excited to share this video created by James Olm of Whitewater Landmarks Commission featuring the Bassett House.
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