BUILDINGS ASSOCIATED WITH TEMPLE LODGE, No.33 MEMBERS
DOWNTOWN DUNCAN, B.C.
161-165 STATION STREET
161-165 Station Street, Duncan, B.C.
The building at 161 through 165 Station Street in downtown Duncan, B.C. dates from the early 20th century.
About 1920, Bro. John Albert Kyle of Temple Lodge, No.33 started Kyle's Taxi, which operated from 165 Station Street from the 1920s until the 1950s. Bro. John Kyle retired in 1948 and turned the business over to his two sons.
The space at 165 Station Street once occupied by Kyle's Taxi is currently occupied by the Global Initiative Free Trade Store (G.I.F.T.S.).
A historical marker placed on the building by the Cowichan Valley Museum reads, in part: "Like many buildings in {Duncan], this one, once the site of Kyle's Taxi Company, has gone through many incarnations. It was also known to have been a house of ill repute. Renovation undertaken here in 1990s revealed specially constructed tiny cubicles designed for the prostitution trade....."
Windows used by former brothel at 161-165 Station St.
Several small windows on the west side of the building illuminate the space formerly used by the "house of ill repute" in the upper level of 161-165 Station Street.
Bro. John Kyle was definitely not involved in any brothel operated in this building.
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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..............