Magazine Sep/Oct 2018

1955 The new clubhouse officially opened in June, featuring a bar, a dining room, an office, two toilets, and Singapore’s first bowling alley. Back then, there was no air- conditioning in the bowling alley and “pin-boys” had to manually reset the pins after each set as automatic pin-setters had yet to be invented!

1970 The Presidential Room – formed of a rooftop garden room and serving as a cocktail lounge and multi-purpose room – was built. The Eagle’s Nest was opened to answer the long-standing need of Members for a casual dining facility accessible from all activity areas. It featured light meals, snacks, and a relaxed dress code. Addition of the Presidential Room/ Garden terrace on uppermost level

1963 The Club’s first swimming pool was officiallyopened. Thekidney-shaped pool was a long-anticipated facility, and its completion was seen as a significant move towards making The Club more family-oriented.

Scotts Road facade in 1955

Eagle's Nest

1958 A $30,000 renovation program saw the creation of theManhattan Room and lounge. The room was thus named for an elegant mural of the Manhattan skyline adorning the entirety of one of its walls. The Club once again became a popular dining and meeting place for the community.

1978 The Club purchased one acre of land on Claymore Hill at $2.29 million for the construction of the Car Park and Sports Complex, featuring 3 squash courts, 2 air- conditioned racquetball courts, 4 tennis courts, and an 88-car parking lot.

1966 In what was regarded as “one of the most significant improvements of The Club’s amenities in its 19- year history”, a new Bowling Alley Complex was built, housing an 8-lane bowling alley, an air- conditioned cocktail lounge, a library, a card room, conference rooms, and offices for the American community organizations.

Famous backdrop of Manhattan skyline

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THE AMERICAN CLUB SEP / OCT 2018