Lebanon in Warren County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

I.O.O.F. Temple

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 3, 2009

1. I.O.O.F. Temple Marker (Side A)

Inscription.
Side A:
Lebanon Lodge No. 15 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows was dedicated to the “purposes of benevolence and charity” and became one of the most prominent I.O.O.F. lodges in Ohio. The original building was a two-story structure erected in 1846 by the Methodist Protestant Church. By 1887 Lebanon Odd
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Side B:
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Fellows Lodge No. 15 added a third story and a tower to the building with commercial stores on the first floor. The I.O.O.F. Temple was erected in the High Victorian Gothic style and has always been the tallest building in Lebanon. In 1989, the Duning family purchased the building and remodeled the top two floors into apartments.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.

Location. 39° 26.062′ N, 84° 12.384′ W. Marker is in Lebanon, Ohio, in Warren County. Marker is at the intersection of Mulberry Street and Mechanic Street, on the left when traveling east on Mulberry Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 130 E Mulberry Street, Lebanon OH 45036, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Wood Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lewis House (within shouting distance of this marker); Herb's Place (within shouting distance of this marker); Nixon-Brant House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); General O. M. Mitchel (about 400 feet away); Ferguson House (about 400 feet away); United Methodist Church (about 500 feet away); Van Sickle House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lebanon.

I.O.O.F. Temple Marker (Side B) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 3, 2009

2. I.O.O.F. Temple Marker (Side B)

I.O.O.F. Temple and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 3, 2009

3. I.O.O.F. Temple and Marker

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 3, 2009

4. I.O.O.F. Temple and Marker

Lewis House marker at far right.

I.O.O.F. Temple Tower image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 3, 2009

5. I.O.O.F. Temple Tower

I.O.O.F. Temple image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 3, 2009

6. I.O.O.F. Temple

Looking north.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,118 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 30, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 6. submitted on December 1, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.