Buildings Associated With Temple Lodge, No.33 Members

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DUNCAN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS

There are a number of residential dwellings, schools and other buildings associated with Temple Lodge, No.33 members in Duncan's residential districts.

Here are some that were are aware of:

Christopher Dobson house, 220 Beech

This house was built by W. Bro. Christopher Dobson, circa 1900, as his home.

Christopher Dobson also built the commercial building at 101 Craig Street in downtown Duncan.

The Claude Green house at 733 Wharncliffe is nearby.

Duncan Elementary School, Nagle Street

Built in 1913 by architect C. Elwood Watkins (a Freemason); the School Board chairman at the time Duncan Elementary was planned and built was William Mourdant Dwyer, a member of Temple Lodge, No.33; the builder contractor in charge of construction of Duncan Elementary School was John George Somerville, a member of Temple Lodge, No. 33.

John Albert Kyle house, 971 Government Street

Bro. John Albert Kyle (died 1951) lived at 971 Government Street, then known as Island Highway North. Bro. Kyle operated Kyle's Taxi at 165 Station Street in downtown Duncan.

Charles William O'Neill house, 1087 Islay Street, Duncan

W. Bro. Charles William O'Neill of Temple Lodge, No.33 built this Arts & Crafts style home as his personal residence circa 1920. He lived here until the 1960s.

Claude Green house - 733 Wharncliffe Road

This house was designed for M.W.B. Claude Green and his wife Edan by local architect Douglas James circa 1928.

The exterior has been somewhat altered from Douglas James' original design, including having stucco applied to all the exterior wall and the chimneys.

The Christopher Dobson house at 220 Beech is nearby.

ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING EVENTS

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WORSHIPFUL MASTER'S MESSAGES

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HISTORY & HERITAGE

Temple Lodge, No.33 was formed in December 1899 and has a long and honourable history in Duncan and the surrounding Cowichan Valley.

Our Lodge History page contains links to a lot of historical information about Temple Lodge and its members.....................

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HISTORIANS, GENEOLOGISTS & OTHER RESEARCHERS

Many historians, geneologists and other researchers visit our site. We have included a lot of information of interest to researchers and will be adding more over time.

Our Lodge History page has links to historical information about Temple Lodge History, our Historic Membership Lists, Principal Officers, the Vancouver Island Masonic History Project and much more.......

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DUNCAN MASONIC TEMPLE

The Masonic Temple in Duncan, B.C. was built by Temple Lodge members in 1912 and has been a downtown Duncan landmark ever since.

Here is more information on the Duncan Masonic Temple and its history.....

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HISTORIC BUILDINGS & TEMPLE LODGE MEMBERS

There are a number of local historic buildings in Duncan, Mill Bay and the Cowichan Valley built by, or for, or otherwise connected to, Temple Lodge, No. 33 members or other Freemasons.

Here are some of them.......

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VANCOUVER ISLAND MASONIC HISTORY PROJECT

The Vancouver Island Masonic History Project is an ongoing volunteer effort, coordinated by Temple Lodge No. 33, to document the rich heritage of Freemasons and Freemasonry on Vancouver Island.

It includes links to Deceased Brethren, Lodge Membership Lists before 1965 and more.......

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MASONIC EVENT CALENDARS

Here are links to Masonic Event Calendars for Vancouver Island and other areas through British Columbia & Yukon:

|| Vancouver Island || Greater Vancouver || B.C. Interior & Yukon ||

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LODGE SECRETARY'S PAGE

In Masonic Lodges, the Lodge Secretary is responsible for all matters of administration. We have a Lodge Secretary's Page containing contact information and other information about Lodge administration and communications

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GRAND LODGE OF B.C. & YUKON

The Grand Lodge of B.C. & Yukon has an excellent Masonic website, with links to e_Bee (the online Bulletin), Masonic Event Calendars, Masonic History, Answers To Our Critics, Freemasonry In B.C., Masonic Bulletin and much more.........

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INTERESTING CONNECTIONS

During research or travels we often come across Interesting Connections to Masons and Freemasonry. Our Interesting Connections Page has some interesting Masonic connections uncovered by members of Temple Lodge, No.33, like Sun Studios in Memphis, Tennessee, shown at left.......................

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MUSIC BY MASONS - BOOKS BY MASONS

Masonic musicians and composers range from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart to Howlin' Wolf. Writers include Rudyard Kipling. For music fans and book lovers, here are some links to the works of Masonic musicians, composers and writers..............