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- Invitation to the cornerstone laying ceremony for the Masonic Temple held on Monday, September 18, 1922 by the Masonic Temple Association. An embossed symbol of a trowels surrounded by the cross and crown of the Knights Templar, the keystone inscribed with the abbreviation "HTWSSKA" of the Royal Arch Masons, double-headed eagle with the number 32 on its chest for the Scottish Rite Masons, the scimitar and crescent of the Shriners, and the Mokanna head of the Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm. The invitation is printed within a folded piece of paper with the outside blank, aside from some discolored areas where labels may have once been.
- Date Issued:
- 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Program for the 113th reunion banquet for the Michigan Sovereign Consistory, Commandery Class held at the Masonic Temple on March 28, 1912. Within is a list of officers, the menu, a list of members of the Commandery Class, and the lyrics to "America," "Our Native Land," and "Michigan, My Michigan."
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- September 1922, issue of the Detroit Masonic News featuring a painting of the new Masonic Temple by M.S. Gross on the cover. Within are articles about the new building, including floorplans and construction photographs, as well as features about the building of the previous Masonic Temple on Lafayette Avenue, even earlier, and other articles of interest to Detroit Masons. Numerous advertisements for local businesses are peppered throughout the 224 pages.
- Date Issued:
- 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Program for the Twenty-Sixth Anniversary of Friendship Lodge No. 417 of the Free and Accepted Masons held in the auditorium of the Masonic Temple on Friday, April 28th, 1922. Within are a list of past masters, as well as the itinerary including music, speakers, and the ceremony. The menu, including roast duck and cigars, is on the back page.
- Date Issued:
- 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- December 1920, issue of the Detroit Masonic News featuring an illustration of a pen writing out a check with the caption, "New Working Tool of Detroit Master Masons," surrounded with an elaborate green border filled with masonic symbols and a scrollwork design. Within its 56 pages are articles concerning the ground breaking for the new Masonic Temple, plans to build a statue of Robert Burns in Cass Park, as well as news of the various lodges and orders in Detroit. Numerous advertisements for local businesses are peppered throughout.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
