Anchor Boat Club

The Anchor Boat Club was organized in 1940 by Frank Williams. Meetings were held in his barbershop at 1431 East South Grand Avenue. Land was leased on the W side of Lake Springfield (1942) in a domestic area. Our motor boats made too much noise (especially on Sunday mornings) and there were a few residents who complained. Therefore, our club which was known as Victory Recreation Club, moved to its present location. Since there was another club in Springfield named Victory Club, our name was changed to Anchor Boat Club on February 5, 1947. By then, our membership was around.