Helena in Lewis and Clark County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)

116 Broad Street

(Masonic Lodge)

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 16, 2021

1. 116 Broad Street Marker

Inscription. On this site was located Helena's first Masonic Hall, owned by the Helena Lodges. Erected by Hartwell, Jurgens & Co., the second floor of the building was first used for Masonic meetings in December, 1866. The Fifth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Montana, A.F. & A.M. was held in Helena for the first time at this site October 4 to 7, 1869. Col. Wilbur F. Sanders presided over the communication as Grand Master, and Nathaniel P. Langford was elected his successor. The Eight Annual Communication of Grand Lodge was due to be held here in October 1872, but the Hall burned to the ground the preceding August 23.

Erected 1962 by The Montana Masonic News.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations.

Location. 46° 35.186′ N, 112° 2.305′ W. Marker is in Helena, Montana, in Lewis and Clark County. It is at the intersection of East Broadway Street and Cruse Street, on the right when traveling west on East Broadway Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 106 East Broadway Street, Helena MT

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59601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in andspecifically entral Montana in Gold West Country. It is also in the American Mountain West

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Rocky Mountains,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Helena, Financial Center of Montana (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Atlas Block (about 300 feet away); Montana's Capital (about 300 feet away); Original Helena Streetcar (about 400 feet away); Placer Hotel (about 400 feet away); St. Louis Block (about 400 feet away); First National Bank Securities Building (about 400 feet away); Raleigh and Clarke Dry Goods (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Helena.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 16, 2021

2. 116 Broad Street Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 19, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 229 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 19, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.