Racquet Club of Philadelphia

The Racquet Club of Philadelphia is a private social club in Center City offering multiple racquet sports facilities. The red-brick clubhouse contains six international squash courts, one squash doubles court, one court tennis court, and one racquets court where members train and compete.

The club was founded in 1889 and relocated to its current building in 1907 when architect Horace Trumbauer designed the structure. The reinforced concrete design represented architectural innovation for that era and established the club in its lasting home.

The clubhouse brings together athletes and social members who share a commitment to sport and friendship. The spaces reflect a formal culture where courtesy and proper conduct in shared areas shape how people interact daily.

The club provides 13 guest rooms for overnight stays and operates a restaurant serving lunch daily. Complete fitness facilities are available for members and their guests to use for training and recreation.

The club is where squash doubles was invented when Frederick C. Tompkins adapted an oversized court space to create this new variation of the game. This innovation later spread globally and shaped how squash evolved as a sport.

Location: Pennsylvania

Architects: Horace Trumbauer

GPS coordinates: 39.94886,-75.16798

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:10