As did other early eating clubs, the University Cottage Club, founded in 1887, took its name from its building -- in this case, the "University Cottage" on University Place. No illustrations exist of this building in its original location, and after five years Cottage decided to join Ivy Club and Cap & Gown in constructing a clubhouse on Prospect Avenue.
In 1891, Cottage considered a plan for a clubhouse in the ornate Richardsonian style popular in the second half of the 19th century. This structure featured a pair of prominent towers with conical tops, with a stone first story and either shingle or terra cotta on the second and third stories. It was never built.
As did other early eating clubs, the University Cottage Club, founded in 1887, took its name from its building -- in this case, the "University Cottage" on University Place. No illustrations exist of this building in its original location, and after five years Cottage decided to join Ivy Club and Cap & Gown in constructing a clubhouse on Prospect Avenue.
In 1891, Cottage considered a plan for a clubhouse in the ornate Richardsonian style popular in the second half of the 19th century. This structure featured a pair of prominent towers with conical tops, with a stone first story and either shingle or terra cotta on the second and third stories. It was never built.