The Safari Club
Introduction
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Primary source: Owner of the Safari Club Bob Swerer poses with his employees in the decor and costumes that themed the Safari Club.
Backstory and Context
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From 1962 to 1982, Fort Collins musician Bob Swerer was the owner of the Safari Club, a supper club and popular night spot for residents of the city. Live music and dancers played every night, and apparently, the club sold hard liquor “under the table” during Fort Collins’ dry years. The club, in addition to a few other bars including Ace Gillette’s and Ladd’s Covered Wagon served alcohol secretly until the repeal of prohibition in Fort Collins.
Cite This Entry
Sarah Ehrlich. "The Safari Club." Clio: Your Guide to History. October 25, 2018. Accessed April 23, 2025. https://theclio.com/entry/68261
Sources
2. Fleming, Barbara. "History: A look back at when Fort Collins was dry." Coloradoan. May 2018.