In
August 15, 2024

In Retrospect

100 YEARS AGO

AUGUST 15, 1924

August 14:

In the northeast corner of the building foundation for Mt. Carmel Masonic Temple, will be placed with due ceremony, Tuesday afternoon August 12, the cornerstone of the new Temple. The ceremonies will be in charge of the Most Wonderful Grand Master, Campbell M. Vorhees, of the Grand Lodge of Ohio. (descriptions of items donated by and in memory of included in full article)

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August 21:

With impressive ceremony the cornerstone to the new Masonic home on North Franklin street was put in place. The stone was placed in the northeast corner of the structure, which is now nearing completion. Ordinarily cornerstones are placed before the outer walls rise above foundations, but in this instance the wall…

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