Central Rowing Club
Organization
Biography
The CRC clubhouse was across from Petrosky’s Bakery when located on Angelica Street, and held a bowling alley in its lower level for the use of its members. CRC was often considered the premiere rowing club in the region, due to the number of members and awards. When the Mississippi River levee was constructed in the 1950s, rowing on the river was no longer viable due to the resulting swifter current and heavy commercial traffic. The clubhouse was therefore moved to north of Watkins Creek and the Chain of Rocks Bridge. There, it consisted mostly of a bar. The clubs boats were moved to Creve Coeur and possibly transferred to other ownership.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Karrasch Family Central Rowing Club Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: P0979
Scope and Contents
The Karrasch Family Central Rowing Club Collection documents the activities of the Central Rowing Club, where Hermann Karrasch was caretaker of the clubhouse. Photographs show members of the Club posed in uniforms and with ribbons and medals, as well as rowing teams racing on the river. Photographs also show the team’s clubhouse at the foot of Angelica Street, including members in the lower-level bowling alley. One photograph shows the Club’s first annual Christmas party in 1916....
Dates:
ca. 1900-ca. 1960