Anderson in Shasta County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Masonic Lodge
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 26, 2013
1. Masonic Lodge Marker
Inscription.
Masonic Lodge. . The Masonic Lodge was constructed of locally made brick on this site prior to 1866. Mount Shasta Lodge No. 281 F. and A.M. occupied the building from 1886 to 1895, then again from 1934 until they sold the building to the City of Anderson in 2001. During the interim years, the building served as a furniture and upholstery store, harness shop, photographic studio, real estate office, post office, and general office building. The Masonic Lodge was demolished in 2006. The brick facade on this new building was constructed with bricks salvaged during the demolition.
The Masonic Lodge was constructed of locally made brick on this site prior to 1866. Mount Shasta Lodge No. 281 F. & A.M. occupied the building from 1886 to 1895, then again from 1934 until they sold the building to the City of Anderson in 2001. During the interim years, the building served as a furniture and upholstery store, harness shop, photographic studio, real estate office, post office, and general office building. The Masonic Lodge was demolished in 2006. The brick facade on this new building was constructed with bricks salvaged during the demolition.
Erected by Masonic Lodge No. 281.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1866.
Location. 40° 26.961′ N, 122° 17.915′ W. Marker is in Anderson, California, in Shasta County. Marker is at the intersection of East Center Street and Howard Street, on the right when traveling north on East Center Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2889 East Center Street, Anderson CA 96007, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Historic County Jail (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Anderson Historic Fire Station (about 500 feet away); The Flume (approx. 0.6
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 26, 2013
2. Masonic Lodge Marker
The marker is on the brick wall at the far left.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 613 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 22, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
