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Schuylkill Navy of Philadelphia

Schuylkill Navy of Philadelphia is a Pennsylvania historical marker in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, dedicated 2008.

Philadelphia County · dedicated 2008 · #4 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr., Philadelphia

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The oldest governing body of amateur athletics in America was established in 1858. Rowing club members have participated in competitions at local, national, and international levels. Three-time Olympic gold medalist John B. Kelly Sr. served as commodore, 1935-1940. It hosts some of the largest regattas in the world on the Schuylkill River, one of the nation's premier courses. Boathouse Row here is an icon of Philadelphia and of rowing.

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