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India House
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INDIA HOUSE HISTORY
India House has a long and distinguished heritage tied into the formation of lower Manhattan as well as the history of business and commerce of New York.
The landmark India House was constructed by the builder Richard Carman some time after the fire of 1835, in the style of a Renaissance palazzo, residential palaces of Italian banking families. It was the home of the Hanover Bank who first purchased the property.
The edifice has remained almost unchanged since that date. Extensive restoration work was completed in 2005. The name India House was selected to symbolize the Indies, which were believed to epitomize the rare and exotic. The name also pays homage to the Dutch West India Company, the first colonizers of Manhattan.
After the Hanover Bank moved out, the property became the possession of Robert L. Maitland. His company Maitland and Company were tobacco importers. The property was subsequently used by the New York Cotton Exchange (1870 to 1885), and later by W.R. Grace & Company.
India House, as an organization, came into being in 1914, when a group of business men headed by James A. Farrell, then president of United States Steel Company, in collaboration with Willard Straight, decided to create a meeting place for the interests of foreign trade. Presidents of the Lackawanna Steel Company, Dollar Steamship Company, W.R. Grace Shipping, Chase National Bank, and United States Rubber all became Governors of India House and remained active during its first two decades.
The national Foreign Trade Council made India House its headquarters. Leaders in commerce worldwide graced the halls at India House. Indeed, from its very inception, the club's charter stated that its goal was to "create in this country a relation between the bankers and the promoters of foreign enterprises that would make it possible to handle foreign undertakings “.
Early in 1918 Willard Straight bought the property with the idea that India House might some day wish to own it. Through the generosity of Mrs. Dorothy Payne Whitney-Straight (Elmhirst), India House acquired the property in February 1921, and on the expiration of certain leases in 1924, rearranged and rebuilt the structure.
In 1925, Mr. William A. Delano, the well-known architect added what is now known as the Marine Room, with special lighting and architectural details that relate to marine life and seafaring. Extensive alterations were made and the rooms were fitted out in the spirit of the early American overseas trade. Dorothy Whitney and her husband Willard Straight collected and gave a collection of thirty-five ship models, and subsequently a large collection of paintings, prints, maritime relics and other decorations which had been loaned to the Club when it was formed and had given it much of its unique atmosphere. These and other gifts from members and friends have given the Club a very fine collection of paintings, models and other art objects connected with sailing vessels, seafaring life and trade with East India.
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Mr. James A. Farrell, the President, gave, then and later, rare ship models, engravings and paintings. Mr. Straight donated a collection of Chinese art objects and maritime paintings. India House is home to one of the finest marine art collections in the world. India House has remained a private club and a location to build relationships between businesses in the United States and foreign trade. The maritime historian, Frank O. Braynard, in his 1973 foreword to the second edition of The Marine Collection at India House, states that "England could not have survived [World War Two] without the armada of American-built, American-manned, American-operated merchant vessels...managed by many of the outstanding members of India House."
Many statesmen have been members of India House, including Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry Hopkins, Henry Morgenthau, Jr., James Byrnes, W. Averell Harriman, George C. Marshall, Henry Cabot Lodge and Cyrus Vance. Other members include previous mayors of New York, including John P. O'Brien and the famous architect William Adams Delano, whose firm, Delano & Aldrich, redesigned the interior of India House.
HOLIDAY RECEPTION PACKAGES
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PACKAGE 13 Hour Beer, Wine & Soft Drink
1 Hour of Chef’s Selection of 8 Passed Hors D’oeuvres 1 Cocktail Station$65.00 per guest
PACKAGE 23 Hour Premium Beverage Service
1 Hour Chef’s Selection of 8 Passed Hors D’oeuvres 2 Cocktail Station$80.00 per guest
PACKAGE 33 Hour Premium Beverage Service
1 Hour Chef‘s Selection of 8 Passed Hors D’oeuvres 2 Cocktail Stations
Holiday Dessert Station$90.00 per guest
PACKAGE 43 Hour Premium Beverage Service
1 Hour Chef’s Selection of 8 Passed Hors D’oeuvres 2 Cocktail Stations1 Carving Station1 Premium Station
Holiday Dessert Station$115.00 per guest
~F&B Minimums will Apply~~Custom Menus Also Available upon Request~
~Addition hour for your reception $10.00 per guest~~Seasonal Menu Items will be available for the Holiday Season~
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COCKTAIL RECEPTION MENUS
BUTLERED HORS D’OEUVRESPlease Select Four
Vegetable Spring Rolls, Hot and Sour SauceChipotle Shrimp Kabobs
Mini Crab Cakes, Old Bay AioliChicken Satay Kabobs, Peanut Dipping Sauce
Petit Beef Wellingtons, Truffle SauceFranks en Croute
**Baby Lamb Chops, Mint JellySpinach Tartlet
Duck Confit QuesadillaBrie, Walnut and Cranberry Purse
Lobster Stuffed MushroomsMushroom & Pea Risotto
Pork Dumplings
BUTLERED COLD CANAPÉSPlease Select Four
Smoked Salmon RouladeMini Greek Salad on Endive Spear
Salmon Tartare on Wasabi Rice Crackers**Classic Shrimp CocktailTomato Basil Bruschetta
Truffled Chicken Salad on Mini English MuffinProsciutto Wrapped Asparagus
Mozzarella and Grape Tomato SkewersGoat & Mushroom Crostini
**Subject to additional charge
COCKTAIL STATIONS
Pasta StationPlease Select Two
Penne a la VodkaFettuccini Alfredo
Linguini with Clam SauceRigatoni with Puntanesca Sauce
Spaghetti with Tomato Basil MarinaraShrimp a ala Diablo with Bucatini Pasta
Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe, Sweet Sausages, Garlic BrothFresh Ravioli with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Pesto Cream Sauce
Truffled Mushroom Cavatelli
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Fresh Fruit, Cheese and Crudités Brie, Blue Cheese, Goat Cheese, Cheddar Cheese,
Strawberries, Grapes, Raspberries, Mixed Nuts, Dried Cranberries, Crisp Crackers,Fresh Bread, Broccoli Florettes, Cauliflower Florettes, Baby Carrots,
Enoki Mushrooms, Grape Tomatoes, Endive Spears, AsparagusServed with Blue Cheese Dip and Tomato Basil Ranch Dip
AntipastiCured Meats, Assorted Cheeses, Roasted Peppers,
Marinated Artichoke Hearts, Mixed Olives,Tomatoes and Anchovies, Grilled Asparagus,
Zucchini, Eggplant and Bread Sticks
Taste of Latin AmericaChicken and Steak Fajitas
Sour Cream, Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, Flour tortillasChicken Cactus Enchiladas with Red Sauce
Shrimp and Green SauceBlack Beans and Yellow Rice
Taste of ChinatownSweet and Sour Spare Ribs
Rice Noodle SaladVegetable Spring Rolls
Ginger Lobster Fried Rice
Hand Rolled Peking Duck, Scallion Pancakes, and Hoisin Sauce
Grilled Cheese Station(Pressed at Station)
Gruyère on Whole Wheat & Classic Cheddar on White BreadShaved Fennel & Persimmon Salad with Key-Lime Vinaigrette
Shots of Creamy Tomato Soup
Slider Station(Finished at Station)
Braised Beef Brisket with Whole Grain MustardPulled Duck with Savory Blueberry Compote & Dijon Mustard
Chef’s Own Southern Slaw
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Gnocchi Station(Cooked at Station)
Fresh Potato DumplingsToasted with Sun Dried Tomato Pesto or Black Olive Tapenade
with Crispy Capers
Mashed Martini StationYukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, Pulled Pork, Shoe String Onions, Wild Mushrooms,
Sour Cream, Scallions, Aged Cheddar Cheese & Bacon Bits
CARVING STATIONPlease Select One
Roast Turkey Breast with Turkey Gravy, Cranberry Sauce
Leg of Lamb with Mint Jelly, Balsamic Lamb Jus
Orange-Bourbon Glazed Ham with Dijon Mustard
Beef Tenderloin with steak Sauce, Horseradish Cream
Roast Pork Loin with Pineapple Glaze
PREMIUM STATIONSAdditional $25.00 per guest per station
RAW BARLittleneck Clams, Blue Point Oysters, Jumbo Shrimp
Maine Lobster Tails, King Crab LegsServed with Cocktail Sauce, Old Bay Mayonnaise, Mignonette Sauce
SUSHI BARAuthentic Sushi Bar Including Selection of Assorted Sushi, Sashimi, Soba Noodles,
Seaweed Salad and Specialty Rolls served with Wasabi, Pickled Ginger
CAVIAR AND FROZEN VODKA BARAmerican Osetra Caviar served with House-made Bellini Pancakes
Served with Egg Whites & Yolks, Chopped Red Onions, Capers, Crème FraîcheIced Frozen Vodkas to Include Stolichnaya and Stolichnaya Citron
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SIZZLING THAI STATION(Prepared at Station)
Topped with Smoked Tofu, Scallions, Bean Sprouts Sesame Seeds & PeanutsRice Noodles, Plum Cane, Sauce
CEVICHE STATION(Finished at Station)
Salmon, Hamachi, Scallop & ShrimpMango, Avocado, Watercress, Cilantro, Onion, Soy Sauce
BEVERAGE OPTIONS
WINE, BEER & SOFT DRINKSSommelier’s selection of White and Red Wines
Imported and Domestic BeersSoft Drinks and Juices
PREMIUM OPEN BARAbsolut Citron, Absolut, Ketel One, Russian Standard, Bacardi, Captain Morgan, Tanqueray
Beefeater, Cuervo Gold, Dewer’s, Johnny Walker Red, Jack DanielsSweet and Dry Vermouth, Seagram’s VO
Sommelier’s selection of White and Red Wines, Imported and Domestic BeersEgg Nog & Mulled Wine
Soft Drinks and Juices
All Food & Beverage packages are subject to 22% Administrative Fee (Taxable) and8.875% New York State Tax.
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SEATING CAPACITY
Room Dimensionslength x width
Sq Ft Floor Conference Seated Reception Theater Classroom
Hanover 29’.7” x 47’.7” 1416 1st 44 100 125 130 70
Presidents’ 47.7” x 20’7” 987 2nd 40 100 100 120 50
Garden View Room
22’3” x 17’.7”41’6” x 21’
1267 2nd 30 100 200 100 60
Batavia Room 27’10” x 21”6” 612 2nd 15 60 75 60 27
Jewel 17’10” x 15’ 256 3rd 13 13 20 20 n/a
Broad 17’3” x 14’4” 249 3rd 16 16 20 20 n/a
Pearl 26’5” x 19’11” 506 3rd 22 60 125* 40 33
China 27’10” x 22’ 596 3rd 22 60 *Included 30 42
Stone 22’ 7” x 39’9” 906 3rd 40 100 100 100 60
Marine 69’11” x 28’6” 1976 3rd 70 200 300 225 150
Entire Facility 8771
ROOM RENTAL
Room Room Rate
Jewel $250.00
Broad $250.00
Pearl $500.00
China Included with Pearl
Stone $750.00
Hanover $1,000.00
Presidents’ $750.00
Garden View Suite $1,000.00
Batavia Room Included in Garden View Suite
Marine $1,250.00
Entire Facility F&B Minimum or Rental Starting at $30,000.00
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INDIA HOUSEOne Hanover Square * New York, NY * 10004
212-269-2323 * www.indiahouseclub.org
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