New-York tribune., 1905-02-26
THE COLONY CLUB.
IT'S FINE BUILDING.
Srimming Pool, "Gynp" and Up to
Date attractions.

with the erection OF the Colony Clubs new build
ing at Nos 30 122 and l2s Madison-ave-. the New
York woman who is rich enough and socially ehgi-
lie enough TO be a member VIII be able 10 put up
at her club. or put her daughter or trleno up io'
that matter IN approved masculine style bohooh
r,e, bsza long had these residential clubs out IL
&c safe 10 say that no woman's clubhouse at pres
ent will compare with the combination OF soc4ai'
residential and athletic facilities accompanies US
-. greatest exclusiveness OF the Colony CUBS
vroposed clubhouse-the first womans c4u"h0use
ever erected IN this city, by the way
the mans OF the architects have been approVeo'
rhs contract signed and by May Is. l9c0 the cluo-
tcuse is expected to be ready for occupancy
Oddly enough il IS not the regular cluowon1an
set AZ su that is TO erect what will undoubtedly
be q fine and IN many respects. unique CLUBHOUSE
f,u+ group Of wealthy women who have, as
rule small use for women's clubs. never are guilty
Of reading papers and evince small concern over
the higher education OF women, the progress OF
their sex and the other things which cluowomen
60 In for.
Last year II will be recalled. Charles J. Barney.
= Pierpont Morgan. Frank Polk and Julian Gerard.
composing the advisory board purchased the Madi-
son-ave. property, The tenants are to be asked to
vacste by Nay I, and by the 18th OF the month
the houses VIII Be demolished preparatory to erect
ing the structure.
While the exterior which IS to be rs by ss feet
in dimensions. Of white marble and brick Is be
10 the simplest, severest style Of Colonial archi
interior appointments WILL De N Keep
ing with q club the initiation fee to which is $50
and the annual dues 800
Upon the first or ground floor viii be large hall
OF lounging room. reading room and library. with
large veranda. p cy 4 feet. IL tire rear, which
st IS proposed 70 make into glass room Il winter
parlor. z tea room ard small writing room
The basement VIII be given Up 70 tae baths Of
various kinds. the swimming pol ard ire dress
Ing rooms. The pool room r. 2 oy . feet the
actual swimming pool being . by = tset-the sec
oad largest in any club II the country. L VIII be
designed after the ar5ors Al Capri AMI Sorrento
and viii be Finished IN white marble and Pomoeiian
cement, Ike the adjoining rooras-the Turkish and
Russian baths, tho douche room. steam room. hot
room. electric baths. hose baths massage rooms
manicure rooms. dressing and sleeping rooms
large assembly room, 72 by 25 feet, occupies
the second floor in conjunction with the gym
nasium. which viii be 80 by 60 feet Both OF these
rooms will be two stories high. and the gymnasium
VIII have running track and be fitted up with
everything 10 make IL up to date
The assembly will be ono OF the features
.. the club. 1t viii be used for club meetings ana
receptions. and also for dances lectures concerts
Hne private theatricals. The suite Of rooms COM
posed Of the assembly room. loumging room dress
Ing room and lavatories IS arranged that It can
by private staircase and elevator, thus allowing
stly member 20 take IL for dances and entertain
lnentS 10 which any be invited without
interfering IN any way with the club proper.
committee rooms, lockers for the squash courts
apoye' etc. viii occupy the mezzanine door by
courts, Here are twelve bedrooms and baths, so
arranged ss TO be used single bedrooms with
baths. or N suites OF parIor, bedroom and hahn
Inc nfth hoor is occupied by the club restauran NJ
eIlo Kitchen ana private dining room vvbere
neT6eTS may entertain their friends. second
other necessary Offices while across ths ent1re
den Is by - feet fOOi gar
social club anc an athletic club In one-that IS
WnSt lhs proposed colony clubhouse win he n
viii be more diversely complete in arranqeT,art
than any mems club in the country and viii &C.
advantage 20 non-resideuts no less than 70 tnaSr
ane country dweners. The women who fIt back
sho loTlh between New-York. London and the
Continent, and the unchaperoned girl or To,,rS
woman can put up at the club enjoying not only