Stonemasons traveled great distances to where the work on cathedrals and castles was located. For centuries they organized themselves, worked together, trained the apprentices, designed buildings and cared for their sick and disabled.

They kept it all secret to protect their members' knowledge, craft and trade. Masons recognized each other by signs and a code. Freemasons do so today. Many Masons wear a ring, pin or necktie with the square and compasses, our age old emblem.

The Freemasons' traditional way of conducting their business is similar throughout the world. They meet in Lodges, Temples and Freemason Halls, and each Lodge is independent and self-regulating.

Each Lodge has a Worshipful Master (President), Senior Warden (Vice President), Treasurer and Secretary that are elected annually by the Brethren.

Freemasonry is the oldest and largest fraternity in the world. Its membership comprised of men of all walks of life. Differences of religion, occupation, race, education or social status disappear among us.

University Lodge #141 was founded in 1904 and chartered in June 1905. We have been located on the “Ave” in the University District for over 100 years and have had many University Professors, Deans, Students and one President as members. We have met in our current lodge since 1908 when we provided space for the University Post Office.

Throughout the years we have had Mayors, County Executives, Attorneys, Businessmen, Students, Policemen, Firemen, Florists, Contractors, Boeing Employess, Stonemasons, Real Estate Agents, Craftsmen and men from all professions and trades as honored Brethren.

We are proud of our heritage and association with other Masonic Lodges in the city and state and have faith in our younger Brethren who will lead us into a bright future.