Continuing its growth in both membership and programs during and after the Civil War, the Century Association required larger facilities. Although the club's members considered moving, financial constraints led them in 1867 to ask member and architect Charles D. Gambrill (1834–1880) to enlarge their existing structure.
The Century Association, which had grown in both membership and programs during and after the Civil War, needed larger facilities. Despite considering a move, financial constraints led them to request that member and architect Charles D. Gambrill (1834–1880) enlarge their existing structure in 1867.