Tennis and Racquet Club facts for kids
The Tennis and Racquet Club is a special kind of private club in Boston, Massachusetts. It's a place where people can meet socially and play sports. You can find it at 939 Boylston Street, in a part of Boston called Back Bay. This building is also an important part of a historic area listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The club was built in 1902. It was designed by architects named Parker and Thomas in a style called classical revival. This means it looks like old Greek and Roman buildings. The Tennis and Racquet Club is a good example of the fancy private clubs that were built in Boston a long time ago, in the early 1900s.
What is the Tennis and Racquet Club?
The Tennis and Racquet Club is a private place where members can enjoy sports and social activities. It's known for its history and its unique sports courts.
A Look Inside the Club
The club still has some of its original sports courts from when it was first built. These include a court for a very old sport called real tennis (sometimes called court tennis). It also has a court for a fast game called racquets.
Today, the club also has several squash courts. Squash is a popular racket sport played in an enclosed court. The club has three international squash courts and three North American squash courts. In the past, it had even more, including a court for a game called squash tennis.
The Tennis and Racquet Club is one of only nine places in the entire United States that still has a court for real tennis. This shows how special and historic the club is for racket sports.
Changes Over Time
Over the years, some parts of the club have changed. Many of the original rooms that were used for social gatherings have been turned into offices or spaces that can be rented out as restaurants. This helps the club continue to operate and maintain its historic building.
See also
- List of American gentlemen's clubs
