The Historic Preservation and Education Fund of the Racquet Club of Philadelphia

The Racquet Club has been a historic Philadelphia institution for over 125 years, serving the social and athletic needs of the local community.  In 2015, The Historic Preservation and Education Fund was created to help grow the game of squash through active engagement with the local community and to preserve and restore the historic Racquet Club clubhouse. 

Historic Preservation

Built in 1907 by famed architect Horace Trumbauer, The Racquet Club is a unique and historic Georgian Revival clubhouse.  One of the purposes of the Fund is to educate the public on the structural magnificence and history of Philadelphia’s best kept architectural secret.  Recognizing the importance of a remaining Horace Trumbauer building, the Fund seeks to preserve and memorialize the history and architecture of The Racquet Club and its environs.

Squash Education

 

The Racquet Club of Philadelphia has been a historic Philadelphia institution for over 125 years, serving the social and athletic needs of the local community.

The Club passionately accepts the responsibility to improve the surrounding community by way of offering both educational and athletic services to youth without the opportunity. As such, the Club is partering with SquashSmarts, a free intensive out-of-school time program supporting the lives of Philadelphia’s public school students.

Visitor Information

Hours Open to the Public

Guided tours of the Clubhouse are open to the public every first Monday of the month at 6:00pm. Reservations are required at least 24 hours prior to the tour. To schedule a tour, email thefund@rcop.com.

Dress Code

Acceptable Attire

Collared shirt, Polo shirt, Sweater, Blouse, Khakis, Slacks, Jeans (free of holes, fading, and fraying), Skirts/Dresses, Loafers, Boat Shoes, Leather Sandals, Bermuda Shorts (only between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Shorts are to be in good, presentable condition).

Not Permitted

T-shirt (except in fitness facilities), Hooded sweatshirt, Sweatpants, Spandex, Halter Tops, Cargo pants, Denim shorts, Sneakers (except in fitness facilities), Flip flops, Hats (acceptable only while in use in athletic exercise).

BOARD MEMBERS

Christopher Yaracs

Chair

 

Allegra Rich

Director

 

William Green

Treasurer

 

Eamon Egan

Director

 

David Seltzer

Director

 

William Cook

Director

 

Gene Lefevre

Director

 

Schuyler Wickes

Director

 

Douglas Cox

Director

 

James Price

Director

 

The Historic Preservation and Education Fund of The Racquet Club of Philadelphia is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions to The Historic Preservation and Education Fund of The Racquet Club of Philadelphia are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. The tax identification number is 47-2109241.

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The Historic Preservation and Education Fund
of The Racquet Club of Philadelphia
215 S. 16th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102

thefund@rcop.com


(215) 772-1552