The Harmonie Club traces its origins to 1849 as a German social club. From the time the club occupied its lavish new home in December in 1895, it gained prominence in the cultural life of Detroit. It carried out its original purpose to foster musical activities and good fellowship and continued to be a noted musical and social organization down to the mid-twentieth century. It is a fitting tribute that this historic building will now be occupied by a new and modern cultural institution.