Financial District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Down Town Association

Designated Landmark

— New York City —

Down Town Association Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jack DePalma, September 5, 2025

1. Down Town Association Marker

Inscription. This elegant Romanesque revival structure was built for the Down Town Association in 1886-87 and is the oldest purpose built clubhouse in New York, faced in brownstone, buff-colored Roman brick, and terra cotta ornament, it was designed by club member Charles C. Haight, best known for his work with private and educational buildings. A two-bay addition, designed in a complementary style by club member Charles Wetmore of the distinguished architectural firm Warren & Wetmore, was completed in 1911. The secondary Cedar Street facade is a simplified version of the Pine Street facade, faced with ashlar brownstone, pink Roman brick, and terra cotta. Founded as a private luncheon club in 1860, the Downtown Association is one of New York City's earliest private clubs and the oldest in lower Manhattan.

Erected 2007 by New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.

Location. 40° 42.387′ N, 74° 0.491′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Financial District. It is on Pine Street west of Pearl Street, on the

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right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 60 Pine Street, New York NY 10005, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New York City.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 70 Pine Street (here, next to this marker); The Mission of Our Lady of Victory Church (within shouting distance of this marker); 55 Wall Street / 20 Exchange Place (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Edward Livingston (about 300 feet away); 90-94 Maiden Lane (about 300 feet away); Bank of New York & Trust Company Building (about 300 feet away); The Buttonwood Agreement (about 300 feet away); 48 Wall Street / 40 Wall Street (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Regarding Down Town Association. The Down Town Association in the City of New York, usually referred to as the Down Town Association or the DTA, for short, is a private club in the Financial District of Manhattan, New York City. Located at 60 Pine Street, between William and Pearl Streets, it is both the fifth oldest private club in New York and the first private club formed in lower Manhattan.

Also see . . .
1. Down Town Association. (Submitted on September 13, 2025, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Down Town Association (Wikipedia)

Photographed by Jack DePalma, September 20, 2025

2. Down Town Association Marker

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. (Submitted on September 13, 2025, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

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Credits. This page was last revised on November 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2025, by Jack DePalma of Brooklyn,NY, New York. This page has been viewed 678 times since then and 18 times this year. Last updated on September 21, 2025, by Jack DePalma of Brooklyn,NY, New York. Photos: 1. submitted on September 7, 2025, by Jack DePalma of Brooklyn,NY, New York. 2. submitted on September 20, 2025, by Jack DePalma of Brooklyn,NY, New York. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.