History of the club house

The Reckless Estate is on of Red Bank's finest examples of a suburban residensce in the Italianate style and a long-standing center of local civic importance. It was built in c. 1870 for one of the town's founding fathers and leading citizens, State Senator Anthony Reckless, who brought the railroad to Red Bank making it an important business center. The house is the sole surviving structure associated with the Senator.

Reckless Estate ~ Historic House Preservation

The Woman's Club of Red Bank purchased the house in 1921. Since then it has served as a headquarters for the civic -minded organization. In 1982 the Reckless Estate was listed on the New Jersey Register of Historic Places. Preserving this charming building is a key capital goal of the organization. From 2000 to date, a Preservation Plan has been developed and is underway. For more information on the work to be done, click on the Reckless Estate page.

Restoration Work Completed

• New Roof - Replaced in 2000
• Stabilizing the foundation and first floor - Finished in 2004
• Paint exterior with historic colors - Front Facade Finished in 2006
• Water Line Replacement - Replaced the summer of 2007
• Plumbing - Partially Replaced summer of 2007

Restoration Work TO BE DONE:

• Installation of an ADA ramp to enhance th building accessibility - On the plans for spring 2009
• Electricial Wiring (Second & Third Floors)
• Interior Painting
• Air Conditioning Replacement
• Landscaping
• Installation of an exterior elevator to provide ADA access to second and third floors
• Interior restoration of the second and third floors