Idaho Falls in Bonneville County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
The Odd Fellows
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 13, 2018
1. The Odd Fellows Marker
The International Order of Odd Fellow dedicated the building April, 14, 1908. Reserving second floor space below a stained glass skylight for their Lodge Room, the Trustees rented out the rest. Unfortunately, excessive noise from a tenant, the Star Theater, disturbed the lodge work. Theater owners promised that the Vaudeville acts causing the problem would be discontinued, and in the future, piano playing would be the only disturbance. But unable to keep the promise, the theater was evicted. The F.W. Woolworth Co. subsequently signed 55 years worth of leases, vacating in 1975. The Lodge Room has remained intact through the years.
Erected by City of Twin Falls.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical date for this entry is April 14, 1908.
Location. 43° 29.67′ N, 112° 2.376′ W. Marker is in Idaho Falls, Idaho, in Bonneville County. It is at the intersection of A Street and Park Avenue, on the left when traveling west on A Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 421 A Street, Idaho Falls ID 83402, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Idaho and the Yellowstone Fringe. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Farmers' and Merchants' Bank (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Upper Snake River Valley Irrigation
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More about this marker. The marker is at the rightside entrance to the IOOF building.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 13, 2018
2. The Odd Fellows Marker
The marker is on the right side of the building.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 640 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 8, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
