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The Edgeworth Club

For more than a century, the Edgeworth Club has played a central role in the social life of the Sewickley Valley.

Despite the economic challenges of the Great Depression, the Club moved forward with plans for a new home. Designed by architect Brandon Smith, the current clubhouse—situated at Beaver Road and Academy Avenue in Edgeworth—was completed in 1931 and continues to be a vibrant hub for members and the wider community.

Sports & Recreation

Among the five founding members of the Western Pennsylvania Golf Association, Edgeworth Club stands apart. While the others remain connected to their original recreational focus, Edgeworth has evolved into a vibrant private club centered around racket sports, bowling, swimming, and fitness.

John E. Porter, William Kerr, and Ard McKelvey were key figures in shaping the Edgeworth Club’s early development, with Bob Whorton serving as the first groundskeeper. Funded by member contributions, the Club expanded its facilities and infrastructure.

By 1902, membership had grown to 300, including prominent families like the Fownes and the Messlers. As the area evolved and Edgeworth Borough was incorporated in 1903, parts of the Club’s land were earmarked for residential development. Despite the changes, the Club continued to thrive as a social and recreational hub, especially for women members.

In the Heart of Sewickley in 1893

Established in 1893, the Club first operated out of a rented building on Meadow Lane in Edgeworth—a structure that still stands today. In 1898, construction commenced on a new clubhouse designed by the architectural firm Rutan and Russell. Located at the intersection of Academy and Centennial Avenues in Sewickley, this building served the Club until it was tragically destroyed by fire on December 28, 1928.