Historic Salem #18: Elks Lodge

680 State Street

Old Salem Elks Lodge Building on September 4, 2006

This building was built in 1925 as Lodge #336 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. The lodge was established in 1896 and initially met at the Odd Fellows Hall at Court and High, then had a temple on the east side of Liberty south of Chemeketa.

Old Salem Elks Lodge Flagpole Plaque on September 4, 2006

The flagpole was donated by Leo N. Childs in 1945 and is dedicated to the memory of the members of Salem Lodge #336 who gave their lived for their country in World War II.

This building was sold to the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1993, who now use it as the MICAH, which stands for Methodist Inner-city Community Activities House. It houses a youth center and the United Methodist Archives for the Oregon-Idaho Conference and also hosts community outreach organizations.

Historical Photos:
Elks Club Building, 1945-1955 (Salem Public Library)
Elks Club Building, 1950-1960 (Salem Public Library)
Elks Club Building, 1950-1960 (Salem Public Library)
Elks Club Building on fire, June 5, 1961 (Salem Public Library)
Elks Club Building Entrance, 1963 (Salem Public Library)
Elks Club Building, 1964 (Salem Public Library)

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