Idaho City in Boise County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
Masonic Temple
Idaho Lodge No. 1 A.F.& A.M.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 3, 2018
1. Masonic Temple Marker
Charter June 22, 1864.
This building erected in Sept. 1865 after the original building at another location was destroyed by fire in May, 1865.
The Grand Lodge of Idaho A.F. & A.M. was formed in this building in Dec. 1867.
Idaho Lodge No. 1 moved to Boise in 1920 but still meets in this Temple in June of each year.
Maintained jointly by Grand Lodge of Idaho and Idaho No. 1
Resident Custodian Edward Z. East.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is June 22, 1864.
Location. 43° 49.706′ N, 115° 50.059′ W. Marker is in Idaho City, Idaho, in Boise County. Marker is on Wall Street near Commercial Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Idaho City ID 83631, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Masonic Temple (a few steps from this marker); Boise Basin Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Idaho Territorial Penitentiary (within shouting distance of this marker); Pest House and County Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); The Chinese Legacy in Boise Basin (在愛达荷城的华人)
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Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 3, 2018
2. Masonic Temple and Marker
The marker is on the right side below the balcony.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2018. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 186 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 22, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
