File:Billiard room at Washington Chauffeurs Club, circa 1909 (MOHAI 15186).jpg

The Washington Chauffeurs Club was founded in 1909 as an outgrowth of the Auto Mechanics Association, to create a higher standard of skill and proficiency in the driving profession, to educate and otherwise assist members, and to assist families of deceased members. Shortly after its incorporation, the club moved into the Odd Fellows Temple at 917 East Pine Street. Its quarters consisted of a large assembly room, with writing tables, periodicals and a player piano, and a pool room and gymnasium in the basement. This photo postcard shows the Billiard Room at the Washington Chauffeurs Club, with two billiard tables, and seating for members. Among the club rules posted underneath the wall clock at right are "No Boisterous Language" and "Joy Riders Not Welcome."

Caption information source: "Chauffeurs Club Does Great Good," Seattle Daily Times, August 21, 1910, p. 47.

• Subjects (LCTGM): Chauffeurs--Washington (State)--Seattle; Photographic postcards; Private clubs--Washington (State)--Seattle