Toledo Yacht Club facts for kids
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| Short name | TYC |
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| Founded | 1865 |
| Location | Bay View Park, Toledo, Ohio, U.S. |
The Toledo Yacht Club (TYC) is a private club for people who love sailing and boating. It is located in Bay View Park in Toledo, Ohio, right on the Maumee River where it flows into Lake Erie. Founded in 1865, it is one of the oldest yacht clubs in all of North America.
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History of the Club
The club started in 1865 when two rowing clubs decided to join together and focus on sailing. At first, it was called the Toledo Boat Club. The club officially became the Toledo Yacht Club on October 3, 1885. For a short time, it went by other names, but in 1904, it changed its name back to the Toledo Yacht Club, and it has been called that ever since.
The Clubhouse Building
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| Location | Bay View Park, Toledo, Ohio |
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| Area | 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | 1908 |
| Architect | Sturges, A. Burnside |
| Architectural style | Mission/Spanish Revival, Mission Revival eclectic |
| NRHP reference No. | 76001476 |
| Added to NRHP | December 12, 1976 |
The Toledo Yacht Club has had a few different homes over the years.
Early Buildings
The very first clubhouse was built in 1878 on an island called Gard Island. A bigger and better building was constructed in 1890, which even had rooms for people to sleep in.
In 1903, the club moved to its current spot in Bay View Park and built a new clubhouse made of wood. Sadly, a big fire in 1906 burned this building to the ground, destroying everything inside, including many historical items.
The Historic Clubhouse Today
After the fire, the club decided to build a stronger and more beautiful clubhouse. In 1908, the current building was finished. It was built in a Spanish style using concrete and steel, so it would be safe from fires.
This amazing building is still used by the club today. Because of its special history and architecture, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. This means it is recognized as an important part of American history.
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How the Club is Run
The Toledo Yacht Club is owned by its members. The members elect a group of people called the Board of Trustees to make important decisions. They also elect officers who manage the club's daily activities.
Club Officers
The main leader of the club is called the Commodore. This is a traditional title for the head of a yacht club. Other important officers include the Vice Commodore and the Rear Commodore. The group of main officers is known as the "Bridge."
When a Commodore finishes their year of service, they are given the title of Past Commodore.
Fun Events at the Club
The club hosts many fun activities for its members throughout the year. Some of the most popular events include:
- Back To The Bay
- The Mills Trophy Race, a famous and challenging sailboat race on Lake Erie
- The Commodore's Ball, a special formal party
- Fun cruises to different places on the water
A Haunted History
Some people believe the Toledo Yacht Club is haunted. The club was even featured on a TV show called Ghost Hunters in 2016.
Investigators on the show looked into a story about a ghost named "Jacob." The story says that in 1910, a 10-year-old boy named Jacob was leaning over the railing of the ballroom balcony. He accidentally fell, hit his head, and died. People have reported seeing the ghost of a young boy on the balcony and in other parts of the clubhouse.
