The Wendler Building is a historic commercial building at 400 D Street in

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. Built in 1915 by Tony and Florence Wendler, it is the oldest commercial building in the city. The building was listed on the

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in 1988.

History

Originally located at 4th and I Streets, it was moved to its present location in 1984. It was used by the Wendlers as a store until 1920, after which Florence Wendler converted it to a boarding house. In 1948, she and her daughters opened Club 25, an exclusive private club for women. It was eventually opened to general membership, and was for many years a landmark of the city's social scene.

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