Oakwood's Living History

<p>Since 1881 the Progress Club and then its successor Oakwood Country Club have been integral parts of the Kansas City community providing a home for social recreational and business functions as well as marriages and other monumental occasions. This book tells of that rich history using a storehouse of archival photographs and recollections from past members.</p><p> </p><p>Through most of its history Oakwood was widely considered to be a Jewish club and as such it is the second longest continuously running organization in the Kansas City Jewish community behind only Congregation B'nai Jehudah.</p><p><br></p><p>Today the club welcomes a diversity of members and celebrates the extensive improvements brought to the facility by a group of members led by Ken Block.</p>