In 1924, in San Francisco, an initiative group of artillery officers, participants of the White movement, led by Hertz-Vinogradsky, founded the organization. This building later housed the museum, the headquarters of the Veterans Society, a dining hall, a library, and living quarters for some members. For many years, the Society was led by Baron A.P. Budberg, who previously held the position of Minister of War in the government of Admiral A.V. Kolchak.