The Manassas Club
Founded1861 (1861)
Location

The Manassas Club was a gentlemen's club in Mobile, Alabama, founded in 1861.[1]

History

Founded in November 1861, the Manassas Club was the oldest gentlemen's club in Mobile, Alabama, preceding The Athelstan Club by a decade.

In an article by the Mobile Press Register Today in history: Wrapping up Mardi Gras 1911,

"Hundreds of maskers entered the prize contest arranged by the Carnival Association, gathering on the east side of Bienville Square Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, from where they were viewed by the judges from the balcony of the Manassas Club. . . A sensation was caused by the appearance of a magnificently costumed debutante among the throng, and Chief Price, of the fire department, nearly got in bad with all his friends by escorting the lady down Dauphin street. Dares were handed about on the gallery of the Manassas Club, but no member had the hardihood to be seen in company with the dashing belle. It later transpired that the 'peach' was Tommy Price, who won the first prize for individual maskers."[2]

Notable members

Famous guests

Ulysses S. Grant was hosted for a luncheon in April 1880.[3]

See Also

References

  1. ↑ "History - Athelstan Club".
  2. ↑ "Today in history: Wrapping up Mardi Gras 1911". March 2011.
  3. ↑ http://www.magnoliacemetery.com/news/messenger_fall13.pdf
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