Grand Lodge and Library of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons
N 43° 32.577 W 096° 43.699
14T E 683524 N 4823618
Plaque Description:
Grand Lodge Library A F & A M of South Dakota
M W Grandmaster Robert S. Lockhart
June 6th 1924 AD 5924
Waymark Code: WMGB0
Location: South Dakota, United States
Date Posted: 07/03/2006
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The fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons is the oldest and largest fraternal organization in the world. Hundreds of volumes have been published and millions of words have been written about it, yet to many Freemasonry remains a mystery.
Freemasonry has been erroneously called a secret society. Its purposes, aims and principles are not concealed. Its constitutions, rules and regulations are open for public inspection. Its membership lists are published, its meeting places are well identified and advertised, and the public often participates in Masonic activities and functions.
It is true there are signs of recognition, rituals and ceremonies with which the world is not acquainted, but then all human groups and institutions have their private affairs.
The local Lodges are the keystone of Freemasonry in the United States. They are organized into state groups or Grand Lodges, the titular head of which is a Grand Master.
Street address:
415 S. Main Ave.
Sioux Falls, SD USA
57102
County / Borough / Parish: Minnehaha
Year listed: 1976
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1900-1924
Historic function: Social
Current function: Social
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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