Germantown Cricket Club facts for kids
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Germantown Cricket Club
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Clubhouse of the Germantown Cricket Club in 1893
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 Location in Philadelphia
Location in Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Location | 5140 Morris St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Built | 1890 |
| Architect | McKim, Mead & White; Charles F. McKim |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival, Queen Anne |
| NRHP reference No. | 87000758 |
| Added to NRHP | February 27, 1987 |
The Germantown Cricket Club is a famous cricket club located in the Germantown area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was one of the four main cricket clubs in the city. This club also had players who were important members of the Philadelphian cricket team. It started on August 10, 1854, making it the second oldest cricket club in the entire country! The club's main building, called the clubhouse, was designed by well-known architects McKim, Mead & White.
This historic club also hosted the U.S. National tennis championship from 1921 to 1923. This championship was the early version of what we now know as the US Open tennis tournament.
A Club with a Rich History
The Germantown Cricket Club first opened in an area called Nicetown in 1877. It stayed there until 1890. That year, the club moved to its current spot on Manheim Street. This move happened after it joined with another club, the Young America Cricket Club. The Newhall brothers, who were very important players for the Young America Cricket Club for 40 years, then joined the Germantown team.
What the Club Offers Today
Today, the Germantown Cricket Club is a private club. This means you need to be a member to use its facilities. It offers many fun activities for its members. You can play tennis, squash, or go for a swim. The club also has spaces for special events like parties or gatherings.
The buildings and grounds of the club are very special. They are recognized as a National Historic Landmark. This means they are important to the history of the United States.
In 2023, the Germantown Cricket Club hosted the final match of the Philadelphia International Cricket Festival. This shows that the club continues to be a key place for cricket events.
See Also
- Philadelphian cricket team
- Philadelphia Cricket Club
- Merion Cricket Club
- Belmont Cricket Club
- List of National Historic Landmarks in Philadelphia
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Northwest Philadelphia
