The Club is housed in an outstanding example of Art Deco architecture on one of the loveliest small streets in Center City Philadelphia. It was designed by Edmund Gilchrist and completed in 1930. The four-story brick exterior with its canopied double-door entrance welcomes members and visitors into a gem-like interior where the work of Jules Bouy, a highly regarded interior designer at the time, has been carefully maintained. Particularly noteworthy are the custom-made Steinway & Sons concert grand piano, the bronze mantelpieces and many of the wall sconces, all original to the building. Later additions to the furnishings include an exotic wood desk, cupboard and credenza designed by G. Holmes Perkins, FAIA, whose wife Georgia was a member, and made by Thomas Moser.
The lobby and reception area lead to a beautiful salon, suitable for programs and social events. The ambiance is complemented by revolving exhibitions of art, both on the walls and in the vitrines. The Club’s dining room overlooks a magnificent private garden. Its decorative motifs, including the red lacquered chairs, designed for the building by Jules Bouy, carry out the Art Deco theme. Additional public spaces include a small library, a committee room and a guest bedroom. There are restrooms throughout the building and lounge areas with cloakrooms for women and men on the lower level.
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