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Morristown Field Club was founded in 1881. It is the third oldest tennis club in New Jersey, pre-dated only by Seabright and Orange Lawn. Its first location was on South Street on a "lovely flat lawn" near the present Kings' Supermarket. Two courts were built for men's use only, and the club was
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In 1895, women were allowed to become members and paid $ 5 in annual dues. In 1897 an annual horse show was introduced. In 1900 the club joined the
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Sports and social club located in
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