May 30, 2026
New York, NY
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Lotos Club
The Lotos Club is one of the oldest literary clubs in the United States, founded on March 15, 1870, by a group of young writers. Their idea was that The Lotos Club should be different - more inclusive, more comfortable, more active and more enjoyable - than other clubs available in New York City at that time.
To convey the idea of "rest and harmony," the Club took its name from "The Lotos Eaters" by Alfred Lord Tennyson. Mark Twain, a lifelong member and frequent guest, called Lotos "The Ace of Clubs."
Lotos has resided in its current home since 1947. A fine example of French Renaissance architecture built in 1900 as a gift for the great-granddaughter of Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt.
Members take pride in bringing family and friends for events and for unsurpassed dining in a clubhouse that is comfortable, handsome and appreciated.
Continue reading more about the history of the club in the link below!
Lotos Club History
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