CELEBRATIONS to mark the 100th anniversary of the Masonic Temple in Bo'ness will take place during a special re-dedication service next Friday, August 14.
Home to The Douglas Lodge No.409, the Stewart Avenue building was designed by brother and local architect Matthew Steele, whose talents later resulted in the Hippodrome.
The Lodge itself had formed in 1860 – making next year, 2010, its 150th anniversary – and before taking up residence in the Temple several homes were used as a meeting place.
There was a desire among many members to have their own premises and in 1908 several sites were considered before brother Kilpatrick's at Stewart Avenue was picked.
100th anniversary of the Masonic Temple in Bo'ness - Linlithgow Today
Home to The Douglas Lodge No.409, the Stewart Avenue building was designed by brother and local architect Matthew Steele, whose talents later resulted in the Hippodrome.
The Lodge itself had formed in 1860 – making next year, 2010, its 150th anniversary – and before taking up residence in the Temple several homes were used as a meeting place.
There was a desire among many members to have their own premises and in 1908 several sites were considered before brother Kilpatrick's at Stewart Avenue was picked.
100th anniversary of the Masonic Temple in Bo'ness - Linlithgow Today