Army and Navy Club Building, Private social club at Farragut Square, Washington, D.C.
The Army and Navy Club Building is a twelve-story private social club on 17th Street NW in Washington, D.C., serving military and naval officers as members. It contains dining rooms, guest bedrooms, squash courts, a fitness center, and parking in the basement levels.
The building was designed by architects Hornblower & Marshall and opened in 1912 as the permanent home of a club that had existed since 1885. The interior was substantially renovated in the 1980s while the original facade was kept intact.
The library here centers on military history and serves as a gathering place where members connect over shared interests in defense matters. You can see how the collection reflects the club's long relationship with military figures and their stories.
The building stands near Farragut Square in northwest Washington and is within walking distance of several Metro stations. Since this is a private club, entry is limited to members and their guests, so visits by the general public are not possible.
The daiquiri cocktail was introduced to a wider American audience around 1909 at this club, brought by a naval officer who had encountered it in Cuba. The drink was largely unknown at the time, and this venue played a direct role in spreading it across the country.
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