Somerset in Somerset County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
I.O.O.F.
1889
Photographed By Craig Doda, July 23, 2022
1. I.O.O.F. Marker
Inscription.
I.O.O.F.. This brick building was completed in 1889 after an earlier building was destroyed by fire. This is the third home of the Somerset Lodge of the Independent Order of Oddfellows #438 originally established in 1851. The building exhibits many features of the Italianate style: tall, narrow arched windows crowned with rusticated stone and keystones, and continuous sandstone sill, a bank of incised brickwork, and a prominent, bracketed cornice. The first floor of this building originally housed the Somerset Post Office followed by a succession of retail stores. The storeroom has a pressed metal ceiling and the entrance is marked by a tile loggia. Another entrance at the south end of the building is identified with the I.O.O.E symbol in leaded stained glass. This entrance leads to the second floor and the lodge rooms.
This brick building was completed in 1889 after an
earlier building was destroyed by fire. This is the third
home of the Somerset Lodge of the Independent Order
of Oddfellows #438 originally established in 1851.
The building exhibits many features of the Italianate
style: tall, narrow arched windows crowned with
rusticated stone and keystones, and continuous
sandstone sill, a bank of incised brickwork, and a
prominent, bracketed cornice. The first floor of this
building originally housed the Somerset Post Office
followed by a succession of retail stores. The
storeroom has a pressed metal ceiling and the entrance
is marked by a tile loggia. Another entrance at the
south end of the building is identified with the I.O.O.E
symbol in leaded stained glass. This entrance leads to
the second floor and the lodge rooms.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.
Location. 40° 0.54′ N, 79° 4.72′ W. Marker is in Somerset, Pennsylvania, in Somerset County. Marker is on North Center Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 123 N Ctr Ave, Somerset PA 15501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First National Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Adam Schneider
Credits. This page was last revised on August 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 245 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on August 16, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
