The Loop District in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Columbia Yacht Club
Founded 1892
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 29, 2011
1. Columbia Yacht Club Marker
Inscription.
Columbia Yacht Club. Founded 1892. During the winter of 1891, a group of Chicago sailors gathered at the home of a bridge tender to discuss the formation of a club dedicated to the sport of sailing. Their idea was to create on the lakefront, a facility where men and women could enjoy the art and skill of recreational boating. In 1892, the State of Illinois granted these Chicago pioneers a charter for their organization and helped with the site selection at the foot of Randolph Street. The new club would adopt the name “Columbia” to commemorate The World’s Columbian Exposition, which was held in Chicago in 1892. , More than 100 years later, Columbia Yacht Club is a vibrant addition to Chicago and the boating community. Columbia sponsors the worlds oldest, continually run fresh water race, the Race to Michigan City, first held in 1893. In addition to sponsoring a variety of national and international events, Columbia is the home of the 1999 Junior National Champion Doubles Sailing Team. Columbia offers sailing lessons for adults and children and our community outreach programs have introduced the pleasures of Lake Michigan to many Chicago children. Columbia members and their families represent the vast cultural and economic diversity that is Chicago. United by our love and respect of Lake Michigan and the world’s waterways, Columbia members are dedicated to the Corinthian spirit in support of sailing. , 111 North Lake Shore Drive Chicago, Illinois 60601 312-938-3625
During the winter of 1891, a group of Chicago sailors gathered at the home of a bridge tender to discuss the formation of a club dedicated to the sport of sailing. Their idea was to create on the lakefront, a facility where men and women could enjoy the art and skill of recreational boating. In 1892, the State of Illinois granted these Chicago pioneers a charter for their organization and helped with the site selection at the foot of Randolph Street. The new club would adopt the name “Columbia” to commemorate The World’s Columbian Exposition, which was held in Chicago in 1892.
More than 100 years later, Columbia Yacht Club is a vibrant addition to Chicago and the boating community. Columbia sponsors the worlds oldest, continually run fresh water race, the Race to Michigan City, first held in 1893. In addition to sponsoring a variety of national and international events, Columbia is the home of the 1999 Junior National Champion Doubles Sailing Team. Columbia offers sailing lessons for adults and children and our community outreach programs have introduced the pleasures of Lake Michigan to many Chicago children. Columbia members and their families represent the vast cultural and economic diversity that is Chicago. United by our love and respect of Lake Michigan and the world’s waterways, Columbia members are dedicated to the
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Corinthian spirit in support of sailing.
111 North Lake Shore Drive Chicago, Illinois 60601 312-938-3625
Erected by Columbia Yacht Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.
Location. 41° 53.046′ N, 87° 36.746′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in The Loop District. Marker is on North Lake Shore Drive. This marker is on the dock, mid-ship of the Q.S.M.V. Abegweit. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago IL 60601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
There are two markers on this board. The Columbia Yacht Club marker is on the right.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 29, 2011
3. The Q.S.M.V. Abegweit
The marker is on the dock, located about the middle of the ship.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 29, 2011
4. DuSable Harbor, Nearby
Credits. This page was last revised on June 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 27, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 722 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 27, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.