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Antique scenic view post card

Circa early 20th century

Divided back, golden age

printed in USA

This Victorian age parochial school designed in the Gothic style was converted into a Masonic Hall in the late 19th century, and was demolished sometime in the later half of the 20th century.

1900-1920 marked a heyday for Freemasonry, especially in the United States. By 1930, over 12% of the adult male population of the United States were members of the fraternal order.

Freemansonry (and many other fraternal and benevolent societies) in Missouri dates back to before the war between the states. Lodges usually leased their meeting and office space in commercial buildings, such as hotels or meeting halls. But in larger towns and cities, where there were many lodges, it became economical for groups of lodges to band together and either purchase or build their own buildings with both commercial space and lodge rooms in the same building. Often times as shown here, old schools, churches or members' homes were purchased for use as Temples /Halls/Lodges.

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Vintage item from my post card and ephemera collections, free stock for yours.
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Description

Antique scenic view post card

Circa early 20th century

Divided back, golden age

printed in USA

This Victorian age parochial school designed in the Gothic style was converted into a Masonic Hall in the late 19th century, and was demolished sometime in the later half of the 20th century.

1900-1920 marked a heyday for Freemasonry, especially in the United States. By 1930, over 12% of the adult male population of the United States were members of the fraternal order.

Freemansonry (and many other fraternal and benevolent societies) in Missouri dates back to before the war between the states. Lodges usually leased their meeting and office space in commercial buildings, such as hotels or meeting halls. But in larger towns and cities, where there were many lodges, it became economical for groups of lodges to band together and either purchase or build their own buildings with both commercial space and lodge rooms in the same building. Often times as shown here, old schools, churches or members' homes were purchased for use as Temples /Halls/Lodges.

V I N T A G E S T O C K
#oldpostcard #postcardstock #deltiology #vintagestock #postcards
Vintage item from my post card and ephemera collections, free stock for yours.
Use however you like. Enjoy!
My Gallery deviantart.com/yesterdays-pape…

Deltiology = the collection and study of POSTCARDS.
Watch Vintage-Postcards group to see more old cards.
Explore history and travel the globe, one image at a time!