Masonic Temple - Kent, OH
N 41° 09.242 W 081° 21.797
17T E 469518 N 4555919
Kent's Masonic Lodge was originally the home of Marvin Kent, whom the city was named after. He was influential in bringing the Atlantic and Great Western Railroad through the village.
Waymark Code: WM2HDN
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 11/04/2007
Views: 144
Marvin Kent (1816-1908), the son of Zenas Kent, was a merchant of Kent, Ohio, the planner, promoter, developer, and first president of the Atlantic & Great Western Railroad [now a part of the Erie Lackawanna system], president of the Kent National Bank, Ohio State Senator [Republican], 1876-1878, and a prominent Portage County citizen.
The majestic Marvin Kent home — the same house four U.S. presidents have slept in — the same house once considered one of the most elegant private residences in northern Ohio.
Street address:
409 W. Main Street
Kent, OH United States
44240
County / Borough / Parish: Portage
Year listed: 1974
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Person
Periods of significance: 1875-1899
Historic function: Domestic
Current function: Clubhouse
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 1: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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