It was founded on August 10, 1854[2] in what is now the northwest section of the city, and is the nation's second oldest cricket club[citation needed].

Its clubhouse was designed by architects McKim, Mead & White.

[3] The Germantown Cricket Club was located in Nicetown from 1877 until 1890 when it moved to its present Manheim Street location after merging with the Young America Cricket Club in 1890.

It continues as a private club with facilities for tennis, squash, swimming, and special events.

The club's facilities are a designated National Historic Landmark.