Club House History
In 1913, when it was built, the clubhouse comprised the present dining room,
kitchen, a locker room on the ground floor, and the dressing rooms on the second
floor. It was a modest structure but served the purpose very well for the next
fifteen years with only minor additions. As there was no source of electricity
in the district, acetylene lamps were employed to light the premises. The supply
of water came from open wells, and it was pumped into a large reservoir located
under the first tee. The dining room was operated on restricted lines, and
advance notice was required if members intended staying for dinner. No alcoholic
beverages were allowed on the premises, and to ensure observation of this rule
frequent inspection of the lockers was made and any such supplies confiscated.
In 1925 the first major improvements were started when electric power was
brought from Adirondack Junction, and an artesian well was bored, followed by
the erection of the water tank. At this time the membership was a full strength
and the clubhouse facilities were becoming increasingly inadequate. In 1928
approval was given to the Executive Committee to start a building programme
which would include adding a wing to the west of the clubhouse to accommodate
the office, men’s lockers and a pro shop; an extension to the east to provide
more facilities for the Ladies’ Club; and an enlargement of the kitchen and
addition of a snack room.
A sprinkler system was installed in 1938, and the pro shop enlarged in 1949.
The most recent addition to the clubhouse was completed in 1956 and comprised
the Club Room, conversion of the Snack Room to a Men’s Lounge or Trophy Room and
modernization of the front verandah.
In spite of the several extensive modifications and changes over the years,
the clubhouse still preserves something of its original charm and simplicity,
and continue to serve the members well.
Kanawaki Golf Club... Since 1914