Masonic Lodge No. 36
512 South Street
Built in 1884, the Historic Masonic Lodge No. 36 served as a gathering place for Black men to discuss the current events of the day and provided programs and services to the surrounding community. Over the years the lodge has been home to 10 other Masonic Orders. The main purpose of the lodge was to make good men better.
Instilling moral values and job skills regardless of one’s military, political or religious backgrounds allowed the Masons of Fraternal Lodge No. 36 to teach the importance of self-improvement, and that helping others is an obligation that makes a difference for the good of the world. This is the site of the former lodge that no longer stands.