Jefferson Masonic Temple
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| Coordinates | 41°58′14″N 87°45′59″W / 41.970561°N 87.766304°W |
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Jefferson Masonic Temple is a building completed in 1913 in Jefferson Park, it provides a meeting space for Masonic Lodges and appendant bodies in the 5th Northeastern District of the Grand Lodge Of Illinois: Paul Revere Lodge #998, Oriental Lodge #33, Hesperia #411, King Oscar Lodge #855, and Kelvyn Park-Willing Lodge #1075.[1][2]
In 1913, the Wiley M. Providence Lodge formed the Jefferson Masonic Association and built their new temple. King Oscar Lodge now maintains the Jefferson Masonic Temple.[3]
See also
- Masonic Temple (Chicago) Former Masonic buildings in Illinois
- Paul Revere Masonic Temple Former Masonic buildings in Illinois
- Masonic Landmarks ancient and unchangeable principles or precepts of Freemasonry
- Tracing board illustrations depicting the various emblems and symbols used by Freemasons
References
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"Jefferson Masonic Temple". Open House Chicago. 2016-01-01. Retrieved 2022-07-25.
The Jefferson Masonic Temple, completed in 1913, is one of a few remaining active Masonic Temples in the city limits of Chicago. Freemasons played an important role in the history of Jefferson Park, and can trace their history in the area back to 1868. The Providence Lodge, which built the structure, eventually merged with the King Oscar Lodge, and the space is now shared by several different Lodges and owned by the nonprofit Jefferson Masonic Temple Association. The building was rededicated in 2012 after significant renovations that enhanced energy efficiency.
- ^ "Mural depicting history of Jefferson Park being installed in pedestrian alley across from CTA terminal". nadignewspapers.com. Nadig Newspapers. 2022-08-15. Retrieved 2022-08-15.
The mural will include the following structures that still stand in the community: Congregational Church of Jefferson Park, Jefferson National/Hoyne Savings Bank, Our Lady of Victory Church, Jefferson Masonic Temple, Jefferson Park firehouse, Copernicus Center and Wilson Park fieldhouse.
- ^ Smith, E. "The History of the Jefferson Park Masonic Temple & the JMA". Jefferson Masonic Association. Retrieved 2022-07-25.
Gaunt, Edward E. A Historical Account of the First 100 Years of Providence Lodge No. 711, A.F. & A.M. Chicago: Providence Lodge, c.1968 (typed printing c.1988). Chicago, Illinois [map]. 1910. Scale not given. “Chicago 1910.” Good City Group Chicago
