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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 100 year celebration of Detroit Lodge Number Two of the Free and Accepted Masons held at the Masonic Temple on Thursday, May 4, 1922; front cover has the Detroit Free Mason emblem at the top with "One Hundred Years" in the bottom right corner; bound with twine; the interior contains a poem by R.J. McLaughlin, a picture of a commerative plaque, lists and photos of officers, and a brief history of the lodge.
- Date Issued:
- 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Black and white panoramic photograph, "Ceremony of 'Turning the Sod' of the New Masonic Temple" on Thanksgiving Day, 1920. The photograph was taken from the intersection of 2nd Ave. and Bagg (now Temple) Street with a view to the northwest. It shows a large crowd of masons, photographers, and other spectators watching as the first sod is turned for the Detroit Masonic Temple. Masonic lodges present include the Detroit Lodge, the Ashlar Lodge, the Schiller Lodge, the Zion Lodge, and the Union Lodge. Most Worshipful Grand Master Ira A. Beck is shown turning the first sod at center left. Standing around Beck are, from left to right: Bro. Frederick A. Cook, master of ceremonies, Bro. John H. Hanna, grand marshall, Bro. John B. Corliss, 33° orator of the day, Bro. Lewis R. Gorton, 33° chairman of the invitation committee, Bro. Wm. H. Reynolds, president of the Masonic Temple Association, and Bro. George W. Graves, custodian of the silver spade. Behind them is an American flag-draped dais with other distinguished masons and guest. Of note is an early Magnavox loudspeaker in the center of the dais. The photograph is in a frame with plaque reading "Presented to Detroit Historical Society by Carl Rosenfield 1920-1953"
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- 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:
- Program for the 118th reunion banquet for the Michigan Sovereign Consistory, Mayflower Class held at the Masonic Temple on May 29, 1913. Within is a portrait of commander-in-chief William Van Sickle, a list of officers, the menu, a list of members of the Mayflower Class, and the lyrics to "Michigan, My Michigan," and "Our Native Land."
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- 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
