University Lodge first met under dispensation in 1904 under the sponsorship of St. John's Lodge #9, also of Seattle. The first meeting was called to order at 8:00 P.M. on November 7, 1904 in Sherricks Hall, located on the SW corner of 42nd and University Way with James Begg as its Worshipful Master. Our charter was granted in 1905, and for a brief of time the Lodge was known as University Lodge #140. Anvil Lodge in Nome, Alaska was granted a charter at the same time and there was a mix-up with the numbers. Eventually, Anvil Lodge became #140 and University Lodge became #141.
In the Fall of 1908, a committee recommended the purchase of a lot on "14th Ave NE near East 45th St." (sic) for the princely sum of $3,150. In March 1909, the Lodge secured a contract with the federal government whereby they would rent a portion of the new building for a Post Office for five years. On the strength of this contract, financing was secured and ground was broken. Construction was complete in October of that year, and on October 18th the Lodge held its first meeting in our current location.
University Lodge has served the north end of Seattle for over 100 years. As time passed, we have merged with other north-end lodges and we are now an amalgamation of George Washington Lodge, Ravenna Lodge, Constellation Lodge, and Arcana Lodge.
In the Fall of 1908, a committee recommended the purchase of a lot on "14th Ave NE near East 45th St." (sic) for the princely sum of $3,150. In March 1909, the Lodge secured a contract with the federal government whereby they would rent a portion of the new building for a Post Office for five years. On the strength of this contract, financing was secured and ground was broken. Construction was complete in October of that year, and on October 18th the Lodge held its first meeting in our current location.
University Lodge has served the north end of Seattle for over 100 years. As time passed, we have merged with other north-end lodges and we are now an amalgamation of George Washington Lodge, Ravenna Lodge, Constellation Lodge, and Arcana Lodge.
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