Knickerbocker Field Club

Knickerbocker Field Club is a historic tennis association located in Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York, New York. It was founded in 1889,^[2] and continues to operate to this day.^[3]

Knickerbocker Field Club
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Knickerbocker Field Club on the NRHP since October 29, 1982, destroyed 1988 in a fire. This is what was built in its place. At 114 E. 18th St., Brooklyn, New York
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Location	114 E. 18th St., New York, New York
Coordinates	40°38′52″N 73°57′49″W
Area	less than one acre
Built	1892
Architect	Partitt Brothers
Architectural style	Colonial Revival
NRHP reference No.	82001180 [1]
Added to NRHP	October 29, 1982

Its historic tennis clubhouse was built in 1892 and was the sole surviving building associated with the Tennis Court development^[4] until 1988, when it was partially destroyed by fire.^[5] It was razed in 1992 with the approval of the Landmark Preservation Commission due to lack of funds for restoration.^[6] It was a long, two story Colonial Revival style building sheathed in clapboard and shingles. It had a gambrel roof and featured a deep porch supported by Doric order columns.^[7] It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.^[1] A replacement clubhouse was built after.

The club features 5 clay courts. It has an active roster of 160 members, with a waiting list to join. The Knickerbocker also offers a free summer program for neighborhood children.^[8]