Category: Education
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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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Great Gathering At Berryville
On May 1, 1924, a significant event took place at Berryville High School, where Unity Lodge No. 146 of Front Royal, along with other lodges, attended the Corner-Stone Laying hosted by Treadwell Lodge No. 213. The event featured the presence of two Grand Masters and included a parade, music, banquet, and participation from various organizations. Read more
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Four Borden Brothers Raised
In May 1923, the Shenandoah Herald reported on the “Regular Meeting Cassia Lodge,” noting four brothers raised together and their cousins’ presence, with three from Unity Lodge. A total of 19 lodges were represented at the meeting, with 19 participants from Unity Lodge, including the District Deputy Grand Master. Read more
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Masonic History of Front Royal
Chester Lodge, chartered in 1799, became dormant in 1809. Front Royal Lodge, No. 102, was chartered in 1816, became dormant in 1826, and was revived in 1840. It ceased operations in 1857. Unity Lodge, No. 146, was chartered in 1870. These lodges are part of the Masonic history of Front Royal. Read more
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Proceedings
In 1921, Unity Lodge No. 146 in Front Royal, Virginia, with 114 members, met on the Friday before the full moon. One member had passed away. As per the Grand Lodge’s proceedings, it was the only lodge in Warren County and part of 326 lodges with 35,200 members in Virginia. Read more
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Masonic History of Front Royal
In 1899, the Grand Secretary of Masons of Virginia wrote to Geo. W. Forsyth regarding the history of Masonic Lodges in Front Royal. Chester Lodge and Front Royal Lodge were chartered in 1799 and 1816 respectively. Front Royal Lodge No. 102 was revived in 1840, and Unity Lodge, No. 146 was chartered in 1870. Read more
Unity Lodge No. 146 