BUILDINGS ASSOCIATED WITH TEMPLE LODGE, No.33 MEMBERS
DOWNTOWN DUNCAN, B.C.
DUNCAN GARAGE, DUNCAN STREET
Fig. 1 Duncan Garage building
The Duncan Garage was started as a family business by the members of the Corfield family, particularly John Frederick Corfield and Norman T. Corfield, both of whom were members of Temple Lodge, No.33.
Fig.2 Duncan Garage building
Fig.3 Historical Plaque on south side of Duncan Garage building
The historical plaque shown on Fig.3 can be seen on the south exterior wall of the Duncan Garage building. It reads:
"HISTORIC SITE 1912 - the DUNCAN GARAGE
In 1911 Norman Corfield and his team of mechanics drove the first car over the Malahat, opening up vehicle traffic to the City of Duncan and the Cowichan Valley.
He then proceeded to build "the most complete up to date, fireproof garage on Vancouver Island" - quoted from Canadian Motorist Magazine May 1913 issue.
Many more firsts for the Duncan Garage include:
sold the first fire truck to the City of Duncan
Designed the first Ford Station Wagon
Invented the Automobile air lift
After 65 years the Duncan Garage set a provincial record for the longest running business in the same location.
90 Years later, the Duncan Garage was completely restored and designated a heritage building."
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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.
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.
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.
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
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..............
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.......................
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..............