Our Headquarters, The Grand Old Lady of Peachtree


The Atlanta Woman’s Club, formerly known as the Wimbish Mansion, was built in 1906 as a private residence for the William Wimbish family.  Located in the heart of Midtown near the intersection of 14th St. and Peachtree St., this historic venue is a reminder of the life on Peachtree Street at the turn of the century.  As you walk through the door of this upscale mansion, you immediately experience a touch of refined southern elegance.  Tall fireplaces, gothic columns, crystal chandeliers and polished hardwoods create an intimate setting for a special event. 

One of only a handful of surviving handful of Peachtree mansions, it is also an extremely important example of the architect; considerable talents as a "high-style" residential architect.  It is a rare and late example of the Chateausque style.  Largely intact and including some of the original Wimbish furniture, the Wimbish house is an irreplaceable landmark in Midtown. 

The home of the Atlanta Woman's club after 1907, the original house was included in a master plan that was created and implemented by the notable architectural partnership of P. Thornton Marye and Barrett Alger.  Like the main house, the Banquet Hall (built in 1921) and the Lucille King Thomas Auditorium (built in 1922) are significant not only for their architectural qualities but also for their historic and cultural associations as well.

Totally refurbished in 1990 from a fire, the mansion is an elegant reminder of life on Peachtree at the turn of the century with a few modern amenities such as an elevator and access ramps. This beautiful home has served as our headquarters, and it is affectionately known as the "Old Lady of Peachtree". The clubs monthly membership and executive meetings are held in the clubhouse, as well as the many special events that we host.

Weddings and receptions, rehearsal dinners, anniversary parties, bar mitzvah’s, corporate parties and other special events find this mansion quite an extraordinary venue.