National Register of Historic Places

Old Colony Club

New York, New York County, New York
Listed
April 22, 1980
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
80002706

About this property

The Colony Club is a women-only private social club in New York City. Founded in 1903 by Florence Jaffray Harriman, wife of J. Borden Harriman, as the first social club established in New York City by and for women, it was modeled on similar gentlemen's clubs. Today, men are admitted as guests. The Colony Club has EIN 13-0590080 under the category 501(c)(7) Social and Recreation Clubs. In 2024 it claimed $19,746,297 in total revenue and $22,164,448 in total assets. Its mission is "to operate as a private social club organized for the members' social pleasures."

Location

120 Madison Ave.
New York, New York County, New York
40.74551, -73.98463

Categories

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Sources

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When was Old Colony Club listed on the National Register?

Old Colony Club was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 22, 1980.

What type of historic resource is Old Colony Club?

Old Colony Club is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Old Colony Club?

The period of significance for Old Colony Club is recorded as the industrial era.

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