Allegheny HYP Club
| Allegheny HYP Club (Harvard-Yale-Princeton Club) | |
|---|---|
| Location | 617-619 William Penn Place (Downtown), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Coordinates | 40°26′30.15″N 79°59′46.86″W / 40.4417083°N 79.9963500°W |
| Built | circa 1890, remodeled in 1930 and 1931 |
| Architect | Edward B. Lee (architect for remodeling) |
| Designated | 2002[1] |
Location of 617-619 William Penn Place in Pittsburgh | |
The Allegheny HYP Club (Harvard-Yale-Princeton Club) is a private social club in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania founded on November 7, 1930.[2] It is located at 617-619 William Penn Place, in a building that was built in 1894 and added to the List of Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation Historic Landmarks in 2002.
On July 1, 1997, the club absorbed the Pittsburgh Club membership and assets[1] and in 2002 merged with the Allegheny Club in 2002 after the Allegheny had filed for bankruptcy protection.
The Club operates from IRS ruling year 1945 under 501(c)(7) Social and Recreation Clubs; in 2023 it claimed total revenue of $284,187, total expenses of $416,110, and total assets of $152,596.[3] Allegheny HYP Club Preservation Inc. was founded in 2013 as a 501(c)(3) Public Charity. In 2014 it claimed total revenue of $3,647 and total assets of $6,420.[4]
Recent leadership
In 2024, the club elected Christopher Profeta as its president. His tenure has focused on reviving the club's civic relevance by expanding public-facing programming, introducing monthly "First Friday" events, and forging partnerships with regional nonprofits and cultural institutions in Pittsburgh.
Reciprocity
The club maintains reciprocal privileges with other clubs, including the Marines' Memorial of San Francisco,[5], the Racquet Club of Philadelphia, the Union League Club of Chicago, the Fort Schuyler Club, and the City University Club in London.[6]
See also
- List of American gentlemen's clubs
- Duquesne Club
- Economic Club of Pittsburgh
- Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce
References
- ^ a b Historic Landmark Plaques 1968-2009 (PDF). Pittsburgh, PA: Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation. 2010. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2011-07-21. Retrieved 2011-08-18.
- ^ "Allegheny HYP Club". www.alleghenyhypclub.com. Archived from the original on 25 October 2017. Retrieved 4 May 2018.
- ^ "Allegheny Hyp Club". candid.org. Candid. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
- ^ "Allegheny Hyp Club Preservation Inc". candid. Candid.org. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
- ^ "Pittsburgh – Allegheny HYP Club". marinesmemorial.org. Marines' Memorial. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
- ^ "Reciprocal Club Access". www.alleghenyhypclub.com. Allegheny HYP. Retrieved 22 March 2026.