It was a Czech American social and culture center in New York City.
Through the decades, the hall's role shifted; from the late 1930s to the 1980s, it accommodated diverse organizations, including the birthplace of the Manhattan Theater Club.
In 2001, it was sold by the Bohemian Benevolent & Literary Association to the Czech government for $1.
The premises encompass diverse amenities including a modest cinema, an art gallery, a major ballroom/theater and a roof terrace.
A significant addition arrived on May 23, 2011, with the establishment of a Czech restaurant named Hospoda on the ground floor of the edifice.