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On May 1, 1877, The Lotos Club moved to the Bradish Johnson mansion at 149 Fifth Avenue at the corner of Twenty-first Street. The building was more spacious and suitable for the Club’s growing membership and its receptions and dinners.
On May 1st, 1877, the Lotos Club removed from the old house in Irving Place to the Bradish Johnson mansion, corner of Fifth Avenue and Twenty-first Street. This house was in every way adapted? for the uses of the club. The rooms were broad and comfortable, and furnished increased facilities for the receptions and dinners which were such a great feature of the functions of the club. The members realized that the old house in Irving Place fell far short of meeting the requirements of the increased membership and their guests. An enthusiastic house warming was given on the 22d of May, which was distinguished by the exhibition of pictures of unusual excellence, and followed by an entertainment on ladies' day, at which the president, Mr. John Brougham, delivered a humorous address, referring handsomely to the " angelic, charming and delightful sex," and much more that was agreeable and inspiring. The Saturday night entertainments were continued with great enjoyment and overflowing attendance.
A Brief History of the Lotos Club