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Our lodge records indicate that we were originally chartered in 1877, but the first past Exalted Ruler's picture hanging in our hall is dated 1895. Records have been found that confirm Sacramento's lodge was
indeed founded in 1877. As we
looked further, we discovered that approximately 2 years after
we were chartered, the charter
was rescinded due to what can be inferred to as prostitution. Our original lodge was located in the downtown area, so river
trade certainly had an influence. San Francisco, was granted the use our No. 6 and also No. 12 along with their original Lodge No. 3 thereby operating 3 lodges.
Two years after San Francisco took over No. 6 and No. 12, their charter was rescinded for, once again, prostitution, as well as gambling. Sacramento had no lodge until we were chartered as Lodge No.328 in 1895. Since that date, we have been in continuous operation. In 1908, at Grand Lodge Convention, we petitioned for and got our original No. 6 restored.
On June 18, 2010, we will celebrate our 115th anniversary.
Being the 6th lodge in all of Elkdom is something of which we are very proud.
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Significant Dates:
1877 - Sacramento B.P.O.E. 6 founded.
1895 - Sacramento B.P.O.E 6 Regains Charter.
1905 - First Meeting held at 824 'J' Street.
1926 - Elk's Temple at 921 11th Street Dedicated.
1977 - Present Elk's Lodge Completed.
1991 - Mortgage Burning for our Present Lodge.
1995 - 100th Anniversary. |
