Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Milwaukie #8: Milwaukie Masonic Lodge

10636 SE Main Street

IMG_3775 Masonic Lodge in Milwaukie, Oregon on September 27, 2008
Milwaukie Masonic Lodge on September 27, 2008

Milwaukie Lodge #109 of the Ancient Free & Accepted Masons was built in 1925 at the southwest corner of the Scott orchard.

IMG_3770 Masonic Lodge in Milwaukie, Oregon on September 27, 2008
Milwaukie Masonic Lodge on September 27, 2008

The original Bing Cherry tree, bred by Seth Lewelling, once stood in the middle of Main Street in front of the Lodge.

IMG_3769 Masonic Lodge in Milwaukie, Oregon on September 27, 2008
Milwaukie Masonic Lodge on September 27, 2008

The lodge was built in the 20th Century Gothic Revival style. The building’s gothic details include the pointed-arch window surrounds and door openings, the flat roof, and the wall ornaments on the parapet.

IMG_3774 Masonic Lodge in Milwaukie, Oregon on September 27, 2008
Milwaukie Masonic Lodge on September 27, 2008

The building also incorporates Moorish elements, such as the recessed balcony above the entrance.

IMG_3768 Masonic Lodge in Milwaukie, Oregon on September 27, 2008
Milwaukie Masonic Lodge on September 27, 2008

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