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Riverside Club Renovation & Restoration

The Riverside Club is available to rent to our community! Meyer family. It was used as the USO Club during WWII by the soldiers of nearby Camp Ellis.

The Riverside Renovation & Restoration (RRR) Committee is made up of concerned citizens that are dedicated to the purpose of revitalizing one of Havana's well know landmarks. The building that we know as the Riverside Club was built between the years of 1869 to 1875 by the George T. The building was purchased in 1921 by the Havana Riverside Club, a group of prominent businessmen in Havana. The fac

ility was purchased in 1936 by the U & I Club (the Utilities & Interest Club, now the Havana Women's Club) as a clubhouse. At a later date, the building was purchased by the Havana High School Alumni and held Beethoven Society meetings at the location. The City of Havana purchased the building in the 1970's. Since that time, the building has provided meals for our Seniors, hosted the Mason County Arts Council art fairs and "Eagle Days" art shows. The Riverside Club has been rented for so many different special occasions and gatherings in the past, the building has a long history of social importance to the people of Havana and the surrounding area. Please view our FAQs post for more information or give us a call at City Hall!

09/28/2021

The American Countess will be gracing our shores at 8AM tomorrow until 5PM! If you have never been inside Riverside Club, this is your chance! Coffee & refreshments will be served during our Open House as well as local art and history on display from David Alan Badger and Nancy Glick. We can't wait to see all of you!

08/24/2021

As August is wrapping up, we are all feeling so lucky to have hosted so many great events here in Historic Havana this summer, one of those being the Riverfront Concert Series.

This event series was a first here in Havana and went over wonderfully. These three concerts all were scheduled to take place at the Riverfront Stage with the Riverside Club being the home base for artist's & their equipment. Only one of these concerts had to be moved due to inclement weather - we were fortunate enough to have still been able to have the show at Stella Mae's Coffee Shop.

We would like to give many thanks to Black Dirt Records, Kim & Ed Anderson, April Burgett - Chamber of Commerce President, Brenda & Scott Haare for hosting our second concert, Chicago Farmer, The Deep Hollow, Havana Park District for hosting the events at the Riverfront, the Illinois Arts Council Agency for the federal funds, Fulton County Septic, CassComm, Two Rivers Art Council, a big thanks to everyone involved in Riverside Club for letting us use it for the artists and Community Foundation of Central Illinois. Lastly, THANK YOU to all who came out to support this event series.

It truly takes a village to make something so special happen in our wonderful, up and coming, small town. Don't worry, if you missed out on these concerts, we are already looking forward to planning something like this again next summer!

Enjoy these photos from our June, July & August concerts.

05/13/2021

Riverside Club then & now:

The first photo we believe was taken in the early 1900s with Helene Meyer Yaeger standing in front of the home.

The second photo was taken in November of 2020.

We are so lucky to have been able to preserve and save the original architecture and structure of the Meyer family home!

I will be posting more of the history of the Riverside Club and how it came to be! Special thanks to the Meyer family for sharing their photos and information on the original home and family!

04/06/2021

Sunny and bright days are ahead for all of us! Here are a few past memories from happy and fun days at the Riverside Club.

Remember, if you have a summer date in mind, don't hesitate to call! We are booking up quickly! 309-543-3411

Thank you all again for your support!
Photo credit: April Burgett

03/22/2021

FAQs about Riverside Club!

Below are frequently asked questions that we are happy to answer for you! We hope this brings a bit more clarity and information about the Riverside Club. Feel free to reach out to us over Facebook Messenger or give us call with any other questions. We thank our wonderful community for supporting us and we hope you will come see us soon!

What exactly is the Riverside Club and what can it be used for?

The Riverside Club is a place that our community is lucky to have and serves as one of the first Havana Downtown Revitalization projects. It is a perfect place for people to gather – below is a list of ideas of what the Riverside Club can host:

• Baby showers
• Wedding receptions
• Bridal showers
• Graduation parties
• Family dinners
• Music events
• Holiday events
• Employee retreats
• Business meetings
• & more!

Who can use it?
• Everyone is encouraged to rent the Riverside Club for your special occasion!

Rental Prices:
• Full day (1-8 hours) - $200.00
• Half day (1-4 hours) - $100.00

How do I book Riverside Club?
• Please call or visit City Hall anytime Monday – Friday 8:30am-4:30pm to check on availability and to set up a time to fill out and sign our Riverside Club Agreement & Terms of Use.
• (309) 543 – 3187

Where are we located?
• We are located at the corners of West Main Street and Schrader Street at 417 West Main, Havana, IL 62644

Who is the RRR committee and what are their goals?
• The Riverside Renovation & Restoration (RRR) Committee was formed in 2008 by graduates of the Spoon River College Leading Academy. The goal was to help restore the Riverside Club to preserve the historical history and provide the community with a beautiful place to gather.
• All Members – Past & Present:
o Terri Brownfield – President
o Dixie Hilst / Mary Evans – Secretary
o Randy Bell – Treasurer
o Alice Miller
o Carolyn Gaines
o Brenda Wolters
o Kristine Skaggs
o Nancy Glick
o Rick Noble
o Mayor Brenda Stadsholt
o Deane Short
o Jim Sarnes
o Catherine Bleem
o Kenny Bohm
o Portia Brown
o Katie Conner
o Steve Blessman
o Joyce Siguaw
o (Mayor) Dale Roberts

03/18/2021

Over the past several years our Riverside Renovation & Restoration (RRR) Committee has worked tirelessly to restore and revive the beautiful Riverside Club. With its large sitting / gathering areas, historic piano, meticulous landscaping, fully operational kitchen & spacious front porch that overlooks the Illinois River & Havana Riverfront Park – the Riverside Club is bursting with charm. Below you will see updated photos of the Riverside Club and all that it has to offer.

10/20/2017

What a fun night painting to support the Riverside Club! Thanks to all who helped make this great! Thanks to Grandpa’s for the great food and venue! Picasso on the Prairie helped us all create a masterpiece!

03/15/2017

Proud to share pics of the kitchen renovation and the beautifully refinished wood floors! Thanks to Mayor Brenda Stadsholt, City Council, and City Workers for your continued efforts to restore this beautiful building! And thank you to the numerous individuals, groups and community for your support.

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417 West Main Street
Havana, IL
62644

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