MALynn
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LYNN
LODGES
- Benjamin F. Arrington Lodge, from 1928 to its merger with Wayfarers Lodge in 1984.
- Bethlehem Lodge, from 1920 to its merger with Mount Carmel Lodge in 2006.
- Damascus Lodge, from 1906 to its merger with Mount Carmel Lodge in 2001.
- Golden Fleece Lodge, from 1864 to the present.
- Mount Carmel Lodge, 1805 to 1837, and 1845 to the present.
- Mount Sinai Lodge, from 1946 to its merger with Mount Carmel Lodge in 1989.
BUILDINGS
NOTE ON HALL DEDICATION, JANUARY 1860
- 01/10/1860: According to Moore's Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, Vol. XVIII, No. 4, Page 104, a "new and convenient Hall, recently fitted up by this ancient Lodge (Mount Carmel), in the city of Lynn, was appropriately dedicated by the M.W. Grand Lodge of the Commonwealth."
NOTE ON MASONIC FAIR, JULY 1880
From Liberal Freemason, Vol. IV, No. 4, July 1880, Page 126:
The Brethren in Lynn have been long anticipating the time when they shall occupy new and more convenient apartments. This result is drawing to a conclusion, and in anticipation of it, it is their desire to make them in all respects worthy of the Institution, and creditable to those who locally represent it. As a means of raising additional funds, a Masonic Fair will be held in Lynn, on October 8th, 9th, 11th and 12th, next, under an organization of competent and well-known brethren, whose zeal, fidelity and business tact will no doubt secure success; to make this the more certain, we learn that the ladies are already actively co-operating with the brethren. The Fair will be managed by N. B. Fletcher, Chairman; Wm. B. Phillips, Secretary; George W. Downing, Treasurer. The Executive Committee consists of N. B. Fletcher, S. H. Nourse, Chas. C. Fry, Chas. E. Parsons, and A. A. Davis, with a general Committee of twenty, sub-divided into Sub-Committees, on Hall and Music, Entertainments, Season Tickets, Prizes, Printing, Tables, Drawing Prizes, Advertising, Voting, Refreshments, Season Tickets, Confectionery, Jewelry, Police and Shooting Gallery.
NOTE ON BUILDING PLANS, JANUARY 1920
From New England Craftsman, Vol. XV, No. 4, January 1920, Page 123:
The old Friends' Meeting-House property on Broad Street, Lynn, Mass., has been bought by the Lynn Masonic Association, composed of delegates from all the Masonic bodies of that city, and plans are under consideration for a Masonic Temple to be erected on the site. The land, which measures 105 by 115 feet, is opposite the Oxford Club, and is one of the best locations in the city.
The organizations interested in the movement are Mount Carmel, Golden Fleece and Damascus Lodges of Masons; Sutton Royal Arch Chapter, Zebulum Council and Olivet Commandery. The movement for the temple was started in 1910, and developed until 1916. when a new committee was named, and brought the present deal to a head. Benjamin N. Johnson drew up the papers.
This property was the first purchase of the Friends Religious Society in 1677. It adjoins the Central Congregational Church, and at present there is a large tennis court on the land. The Friends' Society worship in its meetinghouse on Silsbee Street.
