Lincoln Club, Historic clubhouse in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, United States.
Description
Lincoln Club is a four-story building featuring Queen Anne style with red brick walls, sandstone bands, and terra cotta trim. The ground level has four arches, and a large two-story oriel window extends prominently from the facade.
History
Built in 1889 by architect Rudolph Daus, it served the Independent Order of Mechanics as a private clubhouse. The city designated it a landmark in 1981 and the federal government added it to the National Register in 1983.
Culture
The name references Abraham Lincoln and reflects the political beliefs of those who founded it. You can still sense how central this place was to the social life and community gatherings of Clinton Hill residents.
Practical
Located on Putnam Avenue in Clinton Hill, the building stands out from the street with its distinctive four-arch entrance and prominent window feature. Walking around the neighborhood helps you appreciate how it fits with other historic structures nearby.
Did you know?
The facade uses Lake Superior brownstone, a material sourced from quarries hundreds of miles away in the late 1800s. This choice shows how builders of fine clubhouses traveled far to find the best stone for their projects.
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