DeLand in Volusia County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

St. John's Masonic Lodge

1925

Photographed By AGS Media, August 1, 2011

1. St. John's Masonic Lodge Marker

Inscription. This building was the St. John's Masonic Lodge #7. The cornerstone, containing the membership rolls of the Masonic bodies in DeLand, was laid Sept. 14, 1925. Designed by local architects, Carpenter & Bent, the lower floor originally accommodated a lobby, fireplace, and five stores. The second floor contained parlors and a large banquet room, and the third floor contained the lodge rooms. The oblong white openings on the top floor allowed ventilation but obscured from onlookers the meeting room of the Masons. The Florida Motor Lines moved its DeLand office into the ground floor in 1926.

Erected by the West Volusia Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Florida - West Volusia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 14, 1925.

Location. 29° 1.59′ N, 81° 18.211′ W. Marker is in DeLand, Florida, in Volusia County. Marker is at the intersection of South Woodland Boulevard (U.S. 17/92) and Howry Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South Woodland Boulevard. The marker is mounted on the building, just to the right when facing the front entrance. Touch for map.

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Marker is at or near this postal address: 142 South Woodland Boulevard, Deland FL 32720, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First United Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Circa 1883 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dreka Building (about 500 feet away); Dreka Theater (about 600 feet away); Miller-Fish Building (about 600 feet away); Historic Volusia County Courthouse (about 700 feet away); Wilcox Saloon (about 700 feet away); The Haven Block (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in DeLand.

Regarding St. John's Masonic Lodge. The building is located within the Downtown DeLand Historic District (a National Historic District).

At the time of this page's submission to the database, the first floor of the lodge building is home to The Mix Salon.

St. John's Masonic Lodge Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By AGS Media, August 1, 2011

2. St. John's Masonic Lodge Building

The marker is mounted on the bricks between the doors and the panel of windows on the right.

St. John's Masonic Lodge Cornerstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed By AGS Media, August 1, 2011

3. St. John's Masonic Lodge Cornerstone

Barely visible are the Masonic emblem and "1925".

Photographed By AGS Media, August 1, 2011

4. St. John's Masonic Lodge Building

Viewed here looking south along Woodland Boulevard

Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2011, by Glenn Sheffield of Tampa, Florida. This page has been viewed 769 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 5, 2011, by Glenn Sheffield of Tampa, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.