The Down Town Association is a member owned social club dedicated to providing members and guests with the finest hospitality. The Association was the first club established in Lower Manhattan and is the fifth oldest club in New York. The first general meeting of the members was in 1860. The opulent Clubhouse, the third, was built to the designs of noted architect, and Club member, Charles C. Haight and was dedicated in 1887. An addition, opened in 1911, was designed by noted architect, and Club member, Charles Wetmore. A New York City landmark, the Down Town Association’s Clubhouse is one of New York’s finest examples of Romanesque Revival design as well as the second oldest purpose built club building in the United States. Hotel Accommodations in Manhattan is provided for reciprocal club members at hotels in Manhattan that the Association has agreements with. Details are available by calling the Association.