Old Masonic Temple - Benicia, CA
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saopaulo1
N 38° 03.139 W 122° 09.443
10S E 573927 N 4211955
California's first masonic lodge. This building was built in 1850 in Benicia, CA.
Waymark Code: WM8K7X
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 04/12/2010
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A plaque at the site reads: "The first Masonic hall built in California was begun in the summer of 1850, occupied by the lodge October 14, 1850, and formally dedicated December 27, 1850. This building served as the Masonic Temple for Benicia Lodge No. 5 until 1888, when the new temple was occupied. It was used by a boys' club prior to World War I and by the American Legion shortly after the war. It was reacquired by Benicia Lodge No. 5 in 1950."
MASONIC LODGES: LODGE
GRAND MASONIC LODGES: Not listed
Other: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Take a photo of the front entrance with your GPS in the Photo.