Texas Masonic lodges & other Lodges & Halls: history and photos. (original) (raw)
Mostly modest, but occasionally grandiose, here are some of the meeting halls of Masons, Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Sons of Hermann, Protectors of Elks and Woodmen of the World.
Frequently lodge buildings were anchors of small town architecture. They served as schools, town halls and when needed - as shelters. While Masonic lodges were often stone and brick - the simple wooden buildings of the Czech and German organizations demonstrated the carpentry skills of the membership.
| About Masonic Lodges In Due And Ancient Form by Archie P. McDonald Masonry in Texas Masons: Building Temples in East Texas by Archie P. McDonald Freemasonry in the Republic by C. F. Eckhardt The first Masonic Lodge in Texas was formed in March of 1835, approximately a year before Texas declared independence from Mexico. Although there were Masons in Mexico�Santa Anna was a Mason�the Catholic Church frowned on Freemasonry. The Knights of Columbus was established to counter the appeal of Freemasonry for Catholic men... |  |
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MASONIC LODGES IN TEXAS
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OTHER LODGES & HALLS -
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Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, KJT, SPJST, Sons of Hermann, et.al.