Racquet Club of Philadelphia
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| Philadelphia Racquet Club | |
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| U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
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| Location: | 213-225 S. 16th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates: | Coordinates: |
| Built/Founded: | 1906 |
| Architect: | Horace Trumbauer |
| Architectural style(s): | Colonial Revival, Other |
| Added to NRHP: | August 1, 1979 |
| NRHP Reference#: | 79002326 [1] |
| Governing body: | Private |
The Racquet Club of Philadelphia (RCOP) is Philadelphia, Pennsylvania's premiere squash, real tennis, and racquets facility.
The Racquet Club's athletic facilities include 3 international squash singles courts, 1 squash doubles court, a real tennis court, a racquets court, and a fitness facility. Located on 16th Street between Walnut and Locust, it is in the heart of Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square area.
The club has hosted several international real tennis and racquets championships. It was once home to multiple national amateur U.S. champion Morris Clothier and national and world champion Jay Gould II.
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[edit] History
- Incorporated in 1889 by 22 prominent Philadelphians.
- The current facility was constructed in 1907.
- On August 1, 1979 it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
[edit] Trivia
- It has the world's first above ground-level swimming pool.
- Squash doubles was invented here by Frederick Thompkins, a professional seeking a use for a large open space in the club.
[edit] References
- ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-01-23).
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Categories: Sports clubs established in 1889 | Racquets venues | Real tennis venues | Organizations based in the United States | Private clubs | Registered Historic Places in Pennsylvania | Squash venues | Sports venues in Philadelphia | Clubs and societies in the United States | Traditional gentlemen's clubs
