Artifacts and memorabilia

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Victory Goblet: Schuylkill Navy Regatta
Schuylkill Navy Regatta, Intermediate Double
Beer Stein
This is a custom-designed beer stein, created by George C. Hines to celebrate the Clubs of Boathouse Row. There is an accompanying note which says, "The Home of Champions, Old and New. Since 1858, Philadelphia's Boathouse Row has been the home of the Schuylkill Navy, named for the river on which its members row and race. The oar blades of the member organizations are around the sides of this stein, and their names on the bottom. The handle repeesents the traditional bronze oar lock used in the racing shell. Wash only by hand, and never in a dishwasher (never microwave). May the wind and current be with you. G. C. Hines, Maker
Olympic Gold Medal and Competitors Medallion
This display case contains the Olympic gold medal won by Charles Kieffer at the 1932 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, and his Competitors Medallion
Victory Plates: American Rowing Association Regatta
This is a collection of silver victory plates of Charles Karle of the Pennsylvania Barge Club for victories in the Four-Oared Shells and Pair-Oared Shells races in 1926, 1927, 1928 and 1931.
Collection: Ephemera of The National Association of Ameteur Oarsmen
This is a collection of Artifacts from the National Association of Ameteur Oarsmen. The first is a plastic box with a metal lid, with the NAAO flag and a serpent. It is designed to hold the metal stamp used to mark official documents, and engraved plates for designating the conditions of trophy custody. The plates are as follows: "This trophy is the permanent property of NAAO and must be surrendered on demand by a duly authorized official of the said association." There is also a 1960's era NAAO Window Sticker.
Pennsylvania Barge Club
This is a Lego model at the Legoland store in Plymouth Meeting, PA
Pennsylvania Barge Club
This is a photo of the Pennsylvania Barge Club, circa 1900
Photo of James Juvenal
This is a photo of James Juvenal, taken after his victory in the Middle States Regatta in 1905 in the Senior Quarter Mile Dash
Pennsylvania Barge Club Double Sculls 1914
This is a photo of the Pennsylvania Barge Club Double sculls Crew which won the Peoples Regatta and the Middles States Regatta in 1914
Pennsylvania Barge Club, Winners American Championship 1898
This is a photo of the National Champion boats from the Pennsylvania Barge Club 1n 1898. The Eight-Oarde Shell is in the foreground, and the Single Sculler, James Juvenal, is in ther background.
Pennsylvania Barge Club Four-Oared Gig
This is a photo of a Pennsylvania Barge Club Four-Oared Gig Crew; photo was taken on the water across from the Philadelphia Water Works
Collection of Regatta and Event Bulletins
These are regatta bulletins for various regattas
Invitation Flyers to Pennsylvania Barge Club Social Events
These are mimeograph sheets used as flyers for Pennsylvania Barge Club Member Social Events
Flyer: Philadelphia Rowing Society
This is a flyer for the Philadelphia Rowing Society at #4 Boathouse Row, with the names of its tenants.
Invitation: Oscar's Christmas Dance at the Pennsylvania Barge Club
This is an invitation to attend the Oscar's Christmas Dance on December 25. 1938 for Members of the Pennsylvania Barge Club and the Philadelphia Girls Rowing Club. This is the year that PGRC was founded.
Victory Trophy: People's Regatta
Senior Eight-Oar Shell
Victory Trophy: People's Regatta
Intermediate Double Sculls
Boat Model; "The Josie"
"The Josie" , Max Schmitt In A Single Scull, Painting by Thomas Eakins, Built by C. B. Elliott, Model by R. Stehlik
Recognition Model Oar: Toby Wallace
Aberdeen Asset Management, Toby Wallace, Atlantic Ocean Row. 02/26/2012 - 03/31/2012; This Oar (Used Aboard Titan During her 2012 Transatlantic Crossing) was Presented to The Pennsylvania Barge Club By Simon Chalk, Captain of the Titan, On October 15th, 2013; In Memory of Toby Wallace; Toby was a member of the Titan Crew that Rowed 3000 Miles Unsupported From Gran Canaria to Barbados, Posting a Crossing Time of 34 Days, 15 Hours and 31 Minutes.
Recognition Plate: The Max H. Heidere Memorial Award
Pennsylvania Barge Club 1904-1973, For The Schuylkill Navy Oarsman of the Year
Brochure: 150th Anniversary Celebration of the Schuylkill Navy of Philadelphia, 1858 - 2008
This pamphlet contains the program and agenda of the 15th Anniversary Celebration of the Schuylkill Navy of Philadelphia