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Rowing Club - Dolphin Club

500 Jefferson St

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About this place

The Dolphin Swimming and Boating Club is a historic Aquatic Park athletic club centered on open-water swimming, rowing, and small-craft traditions.

Founded
1877

Highlights

  • Wooden-boat traditionThe club maintains a working fleet that includes historic-style wooden rowboats alongside contemporary craft.

History

Founded in 1877 by German immigrants, the club moved with the changing northern waterfront before its clubhouse and boathouse reached their present Aquatic Park location in 1937. The buildings are owned by San Francisco Recreation and Parks and leased to the club.

Context from Dolphin Club (San Francisco) — Wikipedia · Reviewed

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What is listed here

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Recreation facilities

  • Arts/Activity Center

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Muni bus

  • Larkin St & Beach St0.1 miles away
    • 19
  • Beach St & Polk St0.2 miles away
    • 19
  • North Point St & Hyde St0.2 miles away
    • 28
    • 30
    • 91

Muni rail and streetcar

  • Hyde St & Beach StLess than 0.1 mile away
    • PH
  • Hyde St & North Point St0.2 miles away
    • PH
  • Jones St & Beach St0.2 miles away
    • F

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Source details

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Contributing San Francisco records

  • Rowing Club - Dolphin Club — property ID 190

Amenity evidence

  • Arts/Activity Center — Listed in source data; exact quantity not verified

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