The Cornell Club-New York History

We're marking our 35th anniversary at our 6 East 44th Street location. Learn more about our history before we opened our doors here on "Club Row".

1889

A small group of alumni formed The Cornell Club of New York. They did not have a clubhouse and hosted events at the famed Waldorf Hotel.

1900

The Club rented rooms at the Royalton Apartment Hotel on West 44th Street just one block from our current location.

1900 – 1939

The Club moved from the Royalton Apartment Hotel to 65 Park Avenue and then to Madison Avenue at 38th Street.

1939

On its 50th anniversary, The Club moved uptown to the Hotel Barclay at 48th Street.

1962

The Club moved further uptown to 50th Street at 3rd Avenue where The Club included four floors.

1982

The Club started searching for a permanent home while temporarily relocating to first the Women’s National Headquarters and then to NYU’s Town Hall facility.

1985 – 1989

The Club found its current home at 6 East 44th Street in midtown Manhattan, between Fifth & Madison Avenues. Formerly the offices of the Chicago Pneumatic Tool Corporation, the building was a gift to Cornell University. After the University acquired the building in 1986, a three year renovation was undertaken. The firm of Gensler & Associates of San Francisco, CA completed the renovation.

1989

The Clubhouse opened its doors to Cornell Club Members on December 1st, 1989.

December 2014

The Club celebrates its 25th Anniversary at its current clubhouse and recognition as a Five Star Club -
A Platinum Club of America.

December 2019

The Club marked 30 years on Club Row and introduced bright and polished new looks to the Cayuga Dining Room and first floor. 

2024

HAPPY 35th  ANNIVERSARY!
The Club continues the tradition of making The Club a home away from home for Members and uphold the standards of a Platinum Club of America. 

Thank you 35 year Members!

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