Boulder City Lodge
No 37 -F&AM
AD 1948 AL 5948
Wilfred T Voss
Grand Master
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In this heterogeneous mass of humanity, in which the artisan, the engineer, the architect, the professional man, and the common laborer, rubbed elbows, in the task of creating order, and building substantially each in his chosen field of endeavor, Masonry was born. For to this spot, hailing from almost every jurisdiction in the country, had gravitated members of the craft who in the natural order of things, soon became known to one another as members of the order, and so, as the little city grew under the skilful hand of trained artisans and builders, and beauty and proportion appeared in well-ordered streets, flanked by commodious homes and attractive business houses, came the desire to build Masonically, and erect a visible temple, wherein Masonic work might be performed, and from whence Masonic Light might be spread. And so fraternal impulses were born, which led to a gathering of the brethren in the early days of October, 1931. The meeting was held in the old Post Office located in the Six Companies' construction camp. At this meeting a request was framed and forwarded to Vegas Lodge No. 32, requesting them to participate in any future Masonic activities of the sojourning brethren in Boulder City. It was not the intention of the brethren at first, to organize a lodge in Boulder City, but to start a Masonic Club where the brethren might meet to exchange Masonic experiences and enjoy social contacts. They planned also, to equip a reading room and fit it for the convenience of the brethren. However, after their first two meetings, their plans were changed, and it was decided to attempt the organization of a Masonic lodge in Boulder City if permission was obtained from the Grand Lodge of Nevada. In addition to the old Post Office being used as a meeting place, these gatherings were held at J. L. Finney's home, and in the lobby of the Government Administration Building.
While all the resident Masons in Boulder City were vitally interested in the movement to organize a Masonic lodge, and were present at the various meetings held to promote the lodge, there were a few who have always been recognized as being responsible for the ultimate fruition of the effort, among whom were Dr. Wales A. Haas, r? L. Finney, Ernest Ward, Ernest Stokes, H. O. Watts, Frank C. Crowe, superintendent of construction for Boulder Dam, for Construction Companies. Brother Fred Callahan of Vegas Lodge No. 32 was contacted, and gave his time most willingly to assist the brethren. As a climax to their second meeting, a petition, asking permission to organize a Masonic unit in Boulder City was addressed to Most Worshipful Scott E. Jameson, Grand Master of Masons of Nevada.