The Down Town Association is a traditional social club dedicated to providing its members and guests with the finest hospitality of gentler times. The Association is the fifth oldest club in New York. The organizational meeting was held at the Astor House on December 23, 1859 with the first general meeting of the members on February 14, 1860. The third Clubhouse 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.