Radnor Hunt is the oldest continuous fox-hunting club in the United States recognized by the Masters of Foxhounds Association of North America.
Radnor Hunt was founded in 1883 in Pennsylvania. [1] [2] A property was purchased on the corner of Darby-Paoli and Roberts Roads in Newtown Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, and it became the club headquarters. [1]
From its early days, it attracted members of prominent families from Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Main Line, also known as " Old Philadelphians". [1] [3] [4] For example, Alexander Cassatt (1839–1906), the seventh president of the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR), was a founding member. [1] The first President was James Rawle of the J. G. Brill Company, and the first Master of Foxhounds was Horace B. Montgomery. [1] Later, Samuel D. Riddle (1861–1951) joined the club. [5]
In 1931, architect Arthur Ingersoll Meigs (1882-1956), who was a member of the hunt, restored the Gallagher Farm on Boot Road (now Providence Road) in White Horse, Pennsylvania as well as new stables and kennels. [1] It became the new club headquarters. [1]
The club is recognized by the Masters of Foxhounds Association of America. [1] Memberships are cited in the Social Register. [6]
Radnor Hunt is the oldest continuous fox-hunting club in the United States recognized by the Masters of Foxhounds Association of North America.
Radnor Hunt was founded in 1883 in Pennsylvania. [1] [2] A property was purchased on the corner of Darby-Paoli and Roberts Roads in Newtown Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, and it became the club headquarters. [1]
From its early days, it attracted members of prominent families from Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Main Line, also known as " Old Philadelphians". [1] [3] [4] For example, Alexander Cassatt (1839–1906), the seventh president of the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR), was a founding member. [1] The first President was James Rawle of the J. G. Brill Company, and the first Master of Foxhounds was Horace B. Montgomery. [1] Later, Samuel D. Riddle (1861–1951) joined the club. [5]
In 1931, architect Arthur Ingersoll Meigs (1882-1956), who was a member of the hunt, restored the Gallagher Farm on Boot Road (now Providence Road) in White Horse, Pennsylvania as well as new stables and kennels. [1] It became the new club headquarters. [1]
The club is recognized by the Masters of Foxhounds Association of America. [1] Memberships are cited in the Social Register. [6]