FAQs

Why was the Commonwealth Club founded?
When rumors swirled about a saloon opening in the area of town we now call Upper Montclair, concerned men formed an organization to keep young men focused on sports and games--and away from spirits.

What was the Club's mission when it was established in 1904?
The Club's founding purpose was "To promote sociability and good fellowship among the men of our community; to foster manly ideals in the boys and provide them with Club facilities; to stimulate the interest of this community in all local and general questions which concern the commonweal."