The Architectural League of New York

The league dates from 1881, when Cass Gilbert organized meetings at the Salmagundi Club for a group of 26 young architects to further their education in the profession. In early years, members took turns assigning sketch problems with solutions then critiqued by established architects. In 1886 it was restarted by architect Russell Sturgis with exhibitions, lectures, dinners, tours, and juried annual exhibitions.

The league allowed women to become members; Nancy Vincent McClelland was the first woman to join among many others.