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.
116 Broad Street. (Masonic Lodge). On this site was located Helena's first Masonic Hall, owned by the Helena Lodges. Erected by Hartwell, Jurgens and 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. and 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.
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.
Location. 46° 35.186′ N, 112° 2.305′ W. Marker is in Helena, Montana, in Lewis and Clark County. Marker 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 59601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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);
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 91 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 19, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
