Category: Lodge History
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Front Royal Masons To Lay Corner Stone
On August 28, 1927, The Richmond Times-Dispatch reported that the Front Royal Unity Lodge No. 146 would lay the corner stone at Randolph-Macon Academy, expecting a large crowd and many attending lodges. The Academy, nearing completion, was designed to be fireproof. Read more
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Randolph Macon Academy Cornerstone Laying
On August 26, 1927, The Evening Star reported on the laying of a corner stone at Unity Lodge No. 146, Randolph Macon Academy, with Dr. John Paul Tyler delivering the principal address. This event was featured on page 7 of the newspaper. Read more
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A Surprising History
In a letter to Bro. Carson, Geo. W. Forsyth reveals the surprising history of the Masonic Order in Front Royal. Despite limited records, a chance encounter at the Grand Lodge leads to the discovery of a lodge dating back to 1799. The subsequent celebration of this centenary event unites Masons from across the state. Read more
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Masonic History of Front Royal
The torn clipping from The Warren Sentinel, published on February 26, 1926, reveals the Masonic history of Front Royal. It includes details about the establishment, dormancy, and revival of various lodges in the town, such as Chester Lodge No. 61 and Front Royal Lodge No. 102. This historical account spans from 1799 to 1870. Read more
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Attend Grand Lodge Session
On February 11, 1926, the Richmond Times-Dispatch reported the attendance of the Worshipful Master, past masters, and others at the Grand Lodge of Virginia’s meeting of Masons, including P. M. Shirey, J. L. Borden, J. P. Borden, and Ref. W. C. Deering. Read more
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Contract to remodel temple on Main St.
In 1925, the Manufacturers Record Exponent of America mentioned a contract with L. I. Poe, Marshall, to remodel Unity Lodge, A. F. and A.M. building on Main Street for a temple, published in Baltimore, Maryland. This reference was on page 109, under the “Building Contracts Awarded” section. Read more
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Front Royal Masons Will Build Temple
The October 29, 1925 edition of the Daily Press reported that the Unity Lodge purchased the R.E. Purdham property on Main Street. The property is set to be remodeled by L.I. Poe into two-story office rooms with a 60×34 foot footprint, extending 60 feet to the rear. This initiative was featured on page 12. Read more
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Front Royal Masons Will Build Temple
The Front Royal Masons are constructing a temple on Main Street at the R. E. Purdham property for $15,000. The building will have office rooms, be two stories high, and have a 60×34 footprint. It will also be extended 60 feet in the rear. Read more
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Contract to build brick temple
On September 10, 1925, the Manufacturers Record Exponent of America published details about a contract awarded to build a two-story brick temple for Unity Lodge, A. F. and A.M. The contract with Lewin Poe, Marshall, was for $10,500 to construct a 50×34 feet temple with a metal roof. Read more
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Planning a New Home
In the Scottish Rite News Bureau from July 16, 1925, Unity Lodge in Front Royal is making plans for a new home. This update was featured on the second page of the publication. Read more
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Masonic Temple for Front Royal
In 1925, the Covington Virginian reported the purchase of the Purdum property on Main Street for $10,500 to build a new three-story Masonic Temple made of brick by Unity Lodge. This news was published on March 25, 1925 and was featured on page 3 of the newspaper. Read more
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Will Build New Masonic Temple
In March 1925, the Richmond Times-Dispatch reported that Unity Lodge purchased the Purdum property on Main Street for $10,500 to build a three-story Masonic Temple made of brick. A building committee has been appointed for the project. Read more
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