The Athletic Club of Columbus or ACC, is a private social club and athletic club in Columbus, Ohio, USA. Located at 136 East Broad Street, it was founded in 1912.
The club occupies a six story building totaling 88,000 square feet (8,200 m2). The facility includes basketball and squash courts as well as a swimming pool, bowling alley, and three restaurants. The ACC is a family-oriented club that offers a variety of activities to its 2,000 members.
In 2011, the club's building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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