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Algonquin Club

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The Algonquin Club (2008) at 217 Commonwealth Avenue in Boston

The Algonquin Club of Boston, presently known as The 'Quin House,[1] is a private social club in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 1886. Originally a business-themed gentlemen's club, it is now open to men and women of all races, religions, and nationalities.

History

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The Algonquin Club of Boston was founded by a group, including General Charles Taylor.[2][3] Its clubhouse on Commonwealth Avenue was designed by McKim, Mead & White and completed in 1888, and was soon called "the finest and most perfectly appointed club-house in America"[4] and more recently the "most grandiose" of Boston's clubs.[5]

. In October 2020, the club closed for renovations, including a new fitness facility and a roof deck,[6] and re-opened as the 'Quin House in July 2021.[7] It remained a private club.[8] The 'Quin House maintains reciprocal relationships with more than 150 social clubs worldwide.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "The 'Quin House". Boston Magazine. 2024-06-25. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
  2. ^ Hornblower, Samuel (April 27, 2000). "Fifteen Minutes: The Old Boys' Clubs". The Harvard Crimson. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
  3. ^ Scott, Henry Edwards, ed. (1922). The New England Historical and Genealogical Register. New England Historic Genealogical Society, Vol. 37-52. pp. lxvi.
  4. ^ Moses King, King's Hand-book of Boston, Boston, 1889, p. 259
  5. ^ Muther, Christopher (July 10, 2021). "A stalwart of old Boston society is reinvented for modern sensibilities". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
  6. ^ "Zoning Relief Granted to the Algonquin Club", The Boston Sun, August 3, 2018
  7. ^ Kearnan, Scott (2021-07-09). "Here's How the Elite Will Eat and Drink in Boston's Exclusive New Social Club". Boston Magazine. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
  8. ^ Bielagus, Abby (July 11, 2024). "A Closer Look at The 'Quin House's Founders". Boston Common.
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