On October 16, 1885, fifty prominent businessmen convened for the purpose of discussing the formation of a new social club. Just five months later, on March 9, 1886, by a special act of the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Algonquin Club of Boston was incorporated.

Land was subsequently purchased at 217 Commonwealth Avenue and the most important architectural firm of the day, McKim, Mead & White of New York (designers of the Boston Public Library and Museum of Fine Arts, as well as Penn Station in New York City) was chosen to design the new club. Two years later, on November 8, 1888, the magnificent Algonquin Club of Boston was formally opened amidst "fitting ceremonies"…thus inaugurating more than a century of Old World charm, exquisite dining and impeccable service for members and guests alike. Over the years, Presidents, heads of state, foreign dignitaries and preeminent local and national leaders have enjoyed visiting the Club.

Today, the Algonquin Club of Boston has the same charm and attention to service that made it so attractive on its opening day in November 1888.  The founding members wanted to create a place where family, friends and associates could gather in the spirit of fellowship to enjoy dining at its finest, in an ambiance unparalleled anywhere in the city...in this respect, the Algonquin Club of Boston will never change.