Buildings Associated With Temple Lodge No. 33 Members
HUDSON BLOCK
Station Street, Duncan, B.C.
Fig. 1 - The Hudson Block, Station Street, Duncan, B.C.
The Hudson Block on Station Street in downtown Duncan is named for Bro. Walter Maxwell Hudson, who bought the building after he moved to Duncan from Cumberland, B.C. in 1930.
The building was originally built in 1908 by David Ford, who was the local postmaster and used the building as a post office and store.
Walter Hudson ran a restaurant, known as the Greenhaven Cafe, in this building. He also ran Hudson's Hardware at 101 Craig Street until he retired in 1960. Walter Hudson also bought the building at 187 Kenneth Street in in 1946 and renovated it into a bowling alley.
This building was severely damaged by fire in 1960 and was renovated to its current appearance.
Fig. 2 - The Hudson Block on Station Street, Duncan, B.C.
The street level commercial space in the Hudson Block is now occupied by the Duncan Hospital Auxiliary store.
ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING EVENTS
Be sure to check our Announcements & Upcoming Events Page to stay up to date on what is going on at Temple Lodge No. 33 and neighbouring Lodges............
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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..............