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Boathouse History

Boathouse History

In 1871, the University Barge Club joined forces with the Philadelphia Barge Club to construct a new boathouse. Originally, it was asymmetrical, neo-Gothic, two-bay structure…

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UBC and Boathouse Row

UBC and Boathouse Row

Located at 7 Boathouse Row, the University Barge Club was founded in 1854 by ten members of the freshman class of the University of Pennsylvania….

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New UBC members kiss the moose

New UBC members kiss the moose

As new members are introduced, they are cheered with ‘Bruce or the Moose’ – a chance to celebrate their admission by smooching the moose who…

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