[3] The club's current home, designed by the architectural firm of Heins & LaFarge of New York City, was built from 1904 to 1908.

[4][3] The brick and limestone Renaissance revival-style building was rebuilt on the 1700 H Street NW lot, two blocks from the White House.

[2] During the Watergate scandal, Henry Kissinger regularly met New York Times journalist James Reston at the club.

[5] To ensure confidentiality of such meetings, the club prohibits the use of cell phones or note taking at the tables.

[2] Thirty club members quit in protest in 1961, including Attorney General Robert F.