Officers of Excelsior Masonic Lodge 41. (Click on photo to enlarge)
On Saturday, May 4, 2013, LaPorte’s Excelsior Masonic Lodge 41 will celebrate the 175th anniversary of its charter (1838-2013). Members will also celebrate the 100th anniversary of their Masonic Temple, located at 820 Jefferson Ave., LaPorte.
The Masonic Temple rededication, presented by the Officers of the Indiana Grand Lodge, F&A.M, will begin outside at the northeast corner of the building at 10:30 a.m., and the lodge charter rededication will begin in the lodge room at 1 p.m. The public is invited but there is limited seating.
The mission of the Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons was, is and shall be to teach the art of Freemasonry to all men of good character, thus inspiring them to practice the art of Freemasonry in their homes, communities and daily lives. This association of like-minded men improves and strengthens the character of each brother, reflecting Freemasonry and thereby perpetuating the values through the fraternity.
An early shot of LaPorte Masonic Temple, now a century old. Photo courtesy of LaPorte County Historical Society. (CLICK ON PHOTO TO ENLARGE)