September 3, 1887
Official organization of the Iroquois Boating & Fishing Club. The original charter listed the club’s purpose as “The maintenance of facilities for boating and other innocent or athletic sports, and for the preservation of game and fish, including a club for such purposes and for social enjoyment.”
September 27, 1888
Original clubhouse constructed. The club featured dormitory space and boat storage, but lacked in social conveniences.
August, 1895
First annual clambake held.
1898 - 1900
Photo of the main room of original clubhouse. Racing shells were suspended from the ceiling and wooden lockers lined the walls.
September 30, 1928
Fire destroyed original clubhouse and many valuable club records were lost. Rebuilding began in summer of 1929. The new clubhouse featured more social conveniences than dormitories and boat storage. It is this structure that has been expanded and renovated that still serves members and their guests.
1935
From the club’s beginning, it was a stock company. In 1935 the by laws were changed and the club is now operated on a non-stock membership basis.
September 28, 1938
IBC’s 50th Anniversary of the founding of the club celebrated.
1960
South Seawall Construction
September 19, 1987
IBC’s 100th Anniversary of the founding of the club celebrated.
2005
The patio was remodeled to include overhead doors for year round use and view of the lake.
2018
A facelift was given to the lounge and bar area to allow for more seating and an updated look.
