Historic Lancaster Masonic Temple
The Lancaster Masonic Temple is a registered historic property located within the Lancaster Historic District, which in turn is on the National Register of Historic Places. The original building was constructed in 1838 as the Methodist Episcopal Church. By the turn of the century, Lancaster's Methodists had outgrown the building and constructed a new building at the top of Wheeling Hill. In 1907 the old property was sold to the Masonic lodge. After a disastrous fire in December of 1944 destroyed the original building, an exact replica was built. With a few minor differences - such as fireproof steel and poured concrete construction instead of wood - the present building was completed in 1953 as a faithful reproduction of the original both inside and outside. Learn more about our history here.
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Veterans Day Spaghetti Dinner
![]() On Saturday 12 November, Lancaster Chapter No. 10 Blue Star Mothers and Boy Scout Troop #165 served their annual Veterans Cat Spaghetti Dinner. Musical entertainment was provided by Heritage Fifes & Drums.
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LANCASTER MASONIC TEMPLE
The Temple is the home of Lancaster Lodge #57 F&AM, the Lancaster York Rite bodies: Chapter #11, Council #3, and Commandery #2; and White Shrine. STATED COMMUNICATIONS: Lancaster #57 - First & Third Tuesday 7.30pm, dark July-August. Chapter #11 - Fourth Tuesday 7.30pm Council #3 - Fourth Tuesday 8.30pm Dark July-August. Commandery #2 - Second Tuesday 7.30 pm, dark July-August. White Shrine - Third Monday 7.30pm EDUCATION GROUPS Rough Ashlars - every Saturday 8.00am COVID-19 STATUS: Masks are no longer required under Ohio Department of Health & CDC guidance for those who have been fully vaccinated. Members and Visiting Brethren are still welcome to wear a mask of they wish.
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