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As a result, the society had to raise its annual dues for members from $5
to $25 per year to stabilize its finances.
As the Great Depression took hold later that year, it seemed unlikely
that the society would be moving again anytime soon. However, in 1933
a real estate opportunity presented itself when another Bedell Moore
property, this one at 202 West French Place, became available. Through
the efforts of Dr. H.H. Ogilvie, an exchange of the Lexington property for
the West French Place property was accomplished. The new building
was dedicated on June 8, 1933 and it became the home of BCMS for the
next 71 years.
Located on a hill in a residential area, the home had an excellent view of
the city to the south. The grounds surrounding the home were
beautifully terraced with a great variety of native and exotic shrubbery.
The home had adequate space for the library, offices and meeting
space.
Members now totaled 250. During this decade, attendance by members
at the monthly meetings increased until by the late 1930’s as many as

Original home at West French Place