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Sandwiched between Kelly Drive and the Schuylkill River in Fairmount Park, Boathouse Row features Lloyd Hall recreation center and historic rowing clubs claiming the next 10 buildings all the way to the Sedgely Club, a private social enclave, which rounds out the Row.
Boathouse Row is a historic site which is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on the east bank of the Schuylkill River just north of the Fairmount Water Works and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. It consists of a row of fifteen boathouses housing social and rowing clubs and their racing shells.
Boathouse Row. 376 reviews. #30 of 747 things to do in Philadelphia. NeighborhoodsArchitectural Buildings. Write a review. About. The best walking and biking route in the city is along the Schuylkill River. The cluster of 15 rowing clubs host a variety of rowing and running events each year. Duration: 1-2 hours.
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Learn about the history and architecture of Boathouse Row, a National Historic Landmark and a symbol of Philadelphia's rowing culture. See photos, facts, and stories of the boathouses that line the Schuylkill River.
Learn about the history, events, and programs of the Schuylkill Navy, a group of eighteen rowing clubs and organizations on the Schuylkill River. Find out how to access, learn, and join the rowing community and support the Olympic athletes.
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Dating back to the mid-19th century, Boathouse Row is a National Historic Landmark, housing rowing clubs like the University Barge Club and Malta Boat Club. The boathouses, including the renowned Vesper Boat Club, underline Philadelphia's status as a rowing hub in American sports history.
Aug 25, 2015 · This image of the illuminated houses of Boathouse Row has become among the most iconic in Philadelphia. The best views of Boathouse Row are actually located across the Schuylkill River from Boathouse Row on the western side of the River.
