From the Mason Post website:
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"Name: Doric Lodge #83
Meeting #1: 2nd Tues. 7:30p
Meeting #2: 4th Tues.
Address: Eudora, KS
County/Districts:
County: Douglas County, KS
Regular and Recognized
Doric Lodge #83 is a Regular and Recognized masonic lodge located in Eudora, KS, having a charter through the Grand Lodge of AF&AM of KS, which is recognized by the United Grand Lodge of England."
From the Kansas Historical Resource Inventory website:
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"Residential/Commercial/Religious Style: Neoclassical
Physical Description/Remarks: Classical Revival
Plan Form: Rectangle
Commercial Building Type: Two-Part Commercial Block
Roof Form: Flat with Parapet
Stories: 2
Condition: Good
Principal Material: Brick
Architect/Designer/Builder: Unknown
Year of Construction: 1891
Certainty: Documented
Date Notes: The construction date is on the building front.
General Remarks: Top middle front above roof line has cornice with modillions, flanked by similar projection on either side. Beneath it, the date is noted in two circles ( 18 and 91 ) on either side of a recessed, wide arch. Side roof projections stair-step downward three times. Four, second-floor, narrow rectangular windows with front upstairs entrance on north and main entrance toward south. Five, narrow-arched windows with narrow stone sill surround on north; six on south; two in back; and all with topmost, double row of brick end ornamentation. Roof has downward, three stair-step form with two visible chimneys."
From the text of the Historic Marker on left side of building:
726 Main Street
Masonic Doric Lodge #83
This building was completed in 1891 to serve
as home for the Eudora branch of the
Ancient Order of United Workers (Lodge #112).
The Eudora branch of the Ancient Free and
Accepted Masons (Doric Lodge #83) started
to meet at this location in the 1890's
and eventually assumed ownership of the
building. The Masons met on the second floor
while renting the first floor to various
businesses over the years, including barber
shops and restaurants.