Established and organized in 1908 as the Men Club to promote the city of El Centro, the club first aimed for El Centro to reach a population of 10,000 residents. On October 30, 1908, women took over the club and renamed it the Women's 10,000 Club. The clubhouse was purchased in 1912, and remodeling was finished in 1921. During the 20th century, the clubhouse was used by the community for many civic and social functions.