The Jersey City Athletic Club was founded in 1878, joining the National Association of Amateur Athletics the next year and building this clubhouse in 1886 at the northwest corner of Clinton and Crescent Avenues.
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At some time (at least prior to 1918) they had a boat house and rowing club.
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They were part of the forming of the Amatuer Athletic Union, January 21, 1888.
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