Masonic Temple Marker | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

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Masonic Temple Marker

Masonic Temple Marker | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Masonic Temple marker to commemorate the first Masonic Temple erected in Wisconsin, built in 1845. The marker and temple were moved in 1950 from the town to the Masonic cemetery. Marker reads: "Dedicated by the Grand Lodge F. & A.M. of Wisconsin, In memory of the founders of Olive Branch Lodge no.6 F.&A.M. who in the year 1845 built this the first Masonic Temple erected in Wisconsin. This hall moved from the village of New Diggings and restored on this site by the members of Benton Lodge no.268 F.&A.M., was rededicated to the glory of God and freemasonry on September 10, 1950. Walter O. Helwig (Kelwig?) Grand Master."
DESCRIPTION
Masonic Temple marker to commemorate the first Masonic Temple erected in Wisconsin, built in 1845. The marker and temple were moved in 1950 from the town to the Masonic cemetery. Marker reads: "Dedicated by the Grand Lodge F. & A.M. of Wisconsin, In memory of the founders of Olive Branch Lodge no.6 F.&A.M. who in the year 1845 built this the first Masonic Temple erected in Wisconsin. This hall moved from the village of New Diggings and restored on this site by the members of Benton Lodge no.268 F.&A.M., was rededicated to the glory of God and freemasonry on September 10, 1950. Walter O. Helwig (Kelwig?) Grand Master."
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:42076
Creation Date:circa 1954
Creator Name:Unknown
City:New Diggings
County:Lafayette
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Place File*
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:PF New Diggings.3
Original Dimensions:3 x 3 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For a view of Masonic Lodge see Image ID: 42074.
SUBJECTS
Outdoor photography
Plaques, plaquettes
Fraternal organizations
Cities and towns

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