Murphysboro Elks Lodge - Murphysboro, Illinois - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

The Murphysboro Elks Lodge was built in 1919-1917.  The Lodge was designed by architect Rudolph Z. Gill in a Classical Revival style one of few in the style in Murphysboro.  The building showcases many Classical Revival architectural featuring including symmetry, porch supported by classical columns, a cornice with a moderate overhang, dentils and wide frieze band  The building also features Classical decorative motifs including acantus leaves, fret border, laurel wreaths, scrolls and moldings.  The building was used by the Elks until 1994 when they moved to a new building on the southside of town. The building has been renovated and is now used as an event center.

Street address: 1329 Walnut St. Murphysboro, Illinois County / Borough / Parish: Jackson Year listed: 2005 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering Periods of significance: 1900-1924 Historic function: Social Current function: Recreation and Culture 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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