Winona Masonic Temple
Creator:
Peter J. DeCarlo
Bibliography
Winona Masonic Temple. National Register of Historic Places nomination file, reference number 98000152.
Editor's note: This nomination file was the main source used in the writing of this article.
Chronology
1857
In January a charter is issued for the formation of Winona Lodge No. 18.
1862
The Winona Lodge begins meeting in the Stevens Building.
1873
The Winona Masons move to the Laird Norton Lumber Company Building.
1890s
Masonic membership in Winona grows.
1898
A Scottish Rite body called the "Winona Lodge of Perfection" is formed.
1900
A lodge allowing female members is formed.
1906
The Winona Masonic Benevolent Association is formed on April 10.
1909
The Winona Masonic Temple is constructed.
1930s
Membership in Masonic organizations begins to wane.
1978
The Scottish Rite Valley of the Southern Region is moved to Rochester.
1979
The WMBA sells the temple to the city.
1997
Theatre du Mississippi is founded and is located in the Winona Masonic Temple.
1998
The Winona Masonic Temple is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Bibliography
Winona Masonic Temple. National Register of Historic Places nomination file, reference number 98000152.
Editor's note: This nomination file was the main source used in the writing of this article.