New Haven Lawn Club

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New Haven Lawn Club
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
New Haven Lawn Club is located in Connecticut
New Haven Lawn Club
Location: 193 Whitney Ave
New Haven, Connecticut
Coordinates: 41°18′57″N 72°55′10″W / 41.31583°N 72.91944°W / 41.31583; -72.91944
Built/Founded: 1929-1931
Architect: Douglas Orr; William Douglas
Architectural style(s): Colonial Revival, Moderne
Governing body: Private; Board of Governors
Added to NRHP: May 01, 2003
NRHP Reference#: 03000309

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The New Haven Lawn Club is a country club located in the East Rock neighborhood of New Haven, Connecticut. It offers tennis, squash, and outdoor swimming, and is considered one of the most prestigious clubs in the area.

The Club was founded in 1891 by a group of New Haven residents including Russell Sargent, Eli Whitney and William Beebe. The original clubhouse was destroyed by fire in 1929. Renowned architect Douglas Orr designed the current facility. As of 2005, over 520 families were counted among its membership.

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  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2008-04-15. http://www.nr.nps.gov/. 

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