Three Arts Club of New York

The Three Arts Club of New York was a New York City home and club for women in the "three arts" of music, art and drama. The club was founded in 1902 by Jane Harris Hall. The building was designated as a New York City Landmark on May 23, 2024.

History

The first Three Arts Club, established in 1902 by Jane Harris Hall, was a residential club for women students pursuing music, drama, and the fine arts. Once located at 325 West 56th Street, the club provided a supportive environment for aspiring artists.}

In 1927, architect George B. de Gersdorff designed a new eight-story building at 340 West 85th Street, featuring a large auditorium, a library, dining hall, and private rooms for up to 153 students. The new building replaced the club's previous six-story home on the same site. Among its notable residents was actress Ruth Gordon. The Three Arts Club featured a large auditorium named in honor of Emily V. Hammond and a library donated by Frederick Vanderbilt, dedicated to Louise Anthony Vanderbilt.

The Three Arts Club inspired similar organizations across the county, including the Three Arts Club of Chicago.

In 1953, the building became the Brandon Residence for Women, a 124-room boarding house for students and working professionals. In 2017, Volunteers of America sold the nine-story property to the West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing, which now operates it as supportive housing for 125 formerly homeless seniors in single-room-occupancy units.

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