This provides evidence that the building functioned as well as a civic and social institution where residents organized, met, conducted business, maintained social relationships, and participated in the community life.

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World War I community service.

The building also has a documented connection to all of its participation in World War I.

Historical accounts indicate that approximately 250 members of the organization were subject to the first World War draft, and that approximately 180 members served in the military.

During the war, the organization suspended its ordinary social activities, established a welfare committee to assist with war-related efforts, and made its building available to local war workers.

The organization also conducted fundraising benefit, benefiting soldiers and sailors.

Samantha Bernardo, 103 Sycamore Street, Swansea, Mass.