Downtown San Jose in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Eagles Hall

Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 25, 2010

1. Eagles Hall Marker

Inscription.
Local Scottish Rite Masons built their hall on this site in 1909. Designed by George Page, it was a simple rectangular structure with a severe Greek Revival façade. When the Masons moved into the new Scottish Rite Temple in 1925, the vacated building was bought by the California Pioneers of Santa Clara County. It was eventually purchased by the Fraternal Order of Eagles, who occupied it until 1982. The building was demolished in 1984 to make way for new construction, only the entry portico, with its fine Doric columns, remains.

Erected by City of San Jose.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.

Location. 37° 20.363′ N, 121° 53.395′ W. Marker is in San Jose, California, in Santa Clara County. It is in Downtown San Jose. Marker is on North 3rd Street north of Saint John Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is mounted on a pole on the sidewalk in front of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 152 North 3rd Street, San Jose CA 95113, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Unitarian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Scottish Rite Temple (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct

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line); Henry Morris Naglee (about 400 feet away); St. James Park (about 400 feet away); Sainte Claire Club (about 500 feet away); Trinity Episcopal Church (about 500 feet away); Labor Temple (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Trinity Episcopal Church (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Jose.

Regarding Eagles Hall. The San Jose Eagles is the 8th Aerie founded and
at 110 years old is the oldest Aerie in California.

Also see . . . Downtown San Jose History Walk. City PDF
This building (Site #17), is featured on the Downtown San Jose History Walk along with 30 additional sites. (Submitted on May 1, 2010.)

Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 25, 2010

2. Eagles Hall Marker

Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 25, 2010

3. Eagles Hall

Note the entry portico and Doric columns as mentioned in marker text.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,068 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 1, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.