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Interesting People troit Yacht Club (founded 1868) is 4 years Three years later in 1875, regular
older. ferry service was available from Detroit
on the Water….. In the summer of 1872, seven to the club. In 1890, the historic Tashmoo
years after the end of the American Civ- steamer began service, capable of carrying
If you take your boat through the South
Channel you cannot miss this row of beau-
tiful houses. Ever wonder if there is some-
thing special going on there? Well… that’s
where Dale & Cindy Cooper live. Dale and
Cindy are the only year round residents of
this beautiful gem called “The Old Club.”
The Old Club is the 23rd oldest
yacht club in the U.S., and the 2nd oldest
yacht club in Michigan…. Any guesses for
the oldest Michigan Yacht Club? The De-

The Old
Club

Detroit il War, four Detroit sportsmen formed the 4,000 passengers back and forth from De-
“St. Clair Fishing and Shooting Club of troit to Port Huron; the Old Club and many
Detroit” and purchased an island in the other hotels on Harsen’s Island being reg-
St. Clair Flats adjacent to Harsen’s Island. ular stops. It wasn’t until 1940 that mem-
Shortly thereafter, 26 boat houses and a bers could reach the Old Club by car, when
clubhouse were constructed. Continued on Page 38.....

The Tashmoo Steamer Approaching
The Old Club of Harsen’s Island

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