Club History
The Antelope Club was founded in 1953 by some of Indianapolis's finest citizens,
and they would meet at various establishments around downtown Indianapolis. Our
facility was built as a private residence in 1898, and remained so until 1947
when it became an insurance agency. The Club moved into the building after
extensive renovations is 1964. For almost 70 years, the Antelope Club has
provided a "home on your way home" to governers, mayors, sheriffs, and countless
other ne'er-do-wells. The Club continues to honor its founding
fathers by upholding the ideals and traditions that they so graciously
put into place all while having fun doing it. We're looking ahead to the next
70 years with bright eyes and beer in hand. Pronk on!
Former Board of Director and Club historian Evan Shearin graciously contributes to the excellent historical write-up on our Wikipedia Antelope Club article. We've also curated a collection of vintage photos from the Club's archives here.
Opening day of The Bar (April 1964) - many features seen here are still visible in The Bar today, such as the Old West backdrop behind the bar counter, and the clock on the west wall.
Al Schilling's inauguration as the first Antelope Club President on a rainy day (1967)
The guys in the hard-hats unwinding after the demolition of the apartment building just west of the club property, now our parking lot - 1968
With the mortgage on the Clubhouse paid off, Lopers celebrate by burning the papers on the front steps of the Club - 1977
Dining Room - the flintlock rifles are still mounted in this location today, but the surroundings have been remodeled somewhat - 1980s
Antelope Club Hunt, Douglas Wyoming - Lopers bag an antelope on their annual hunt - 1987
Former Board of Director and Club historian Evan Shearin graciously contributes to the excellent historical write-up on our Wikipedia Antelope Club article. We've also curated a collection of vintage photos from the Club's archives here.
Opening day of The Bar (April 1964) - many features seen here are still visible in The Bar today, such as the Old West backdrop behind the bar counter, and the clock on the west wall.
Al Schilling's inauguration as the first Antelope Club President on a rainy day (1967)
The guys in the hard-hats unwinding after the demolition of the apartment building just west of the club property, now our parking lot - 1968
With the mortgage on the Clubhouse paid off, Lopers celebrate by burning the papers on the front steps of the Club - 1977
Dining Room - the flintlock rifles are still mounted in this location today, but the surroundings have been remodeled somewhat - 1980s
Antelope Club Hunt, Douglas Wyoming - Lopers bag an antelope on their annual hunt - 1987