皇家绅士俱乐部 (Royal Esquire Club) 是西雅图的一家私营非裔美国人男子私人俱乐部。该俱乐部于 1947 年由五个年轻男士创建，因为当时在这个城市没有可供黑人进行社交活动的友好场所。这里有房间可供市民和社交俱乐部聚会使用。杉木国家高尔夫俱乐部 (Fir State Golf Club) 和 LaClique 俱乐部两大团体的会员定期在此聚会。在民权运动时期，经常看到一些民权运动领袖在此谋划策略。这里提供炸鱼条、著名的传统食品及活动 Chitlin Struts，并举行克里奥尔式筹资晚餐。大约 60 多年来，该俱乐部在合作互助的氛围下积极为社区发展做出贡献。现在，皇家绅士俱乐部位于哥伦比亚市雷尼尔南大街 (Rainier Avenue S) 5016 号。
西雅图皇家绅士俱乐部
- By Mary T. Henry
- Posted 8/14/2010
- HistoryLink.org Essay 9522
Sources:
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