The Union Club of New York: America's 'Mother of Clubs', founded 1836

Founded in 1836, the Union Club is the oldest private club in New York City and the second-oldest city club in the United States, after the Philadelphia Club. It is nicknamed the 'Mother of Clubs' because many other private clubs grew out of its membership. Its current clubhouse at 101 East 69th Street, designed by Delano & Aldrich, opened on 28 August 1933.