BUILDINGS ASSOCIATED WITH TEMPLE LODGE, No.33 MEMBERS
DOWNTOWN DUNCAN, B.C.
WRAGG BUILDING
Fig.1 - Wragg Building, Government Street elevation
The Wragg Building was designed and built circa 1928 by local architect Douglas James as a revenue property for James Chesterfield Wragg, who was not a member of Temple Lodge, No. 33 but a member of Malahat Lodge, No. 107, A.F. & A.M. in Mill Bay, B.C.
James Chesterfield Wragg also owed a bakery at 211 Craig Street, housed in building also designed by Douglas James. We are aware of several buildings in Duncan designed by Douglas James for Temple Lodge, No.33 members.
The Wragg Building in downtown Duncan, B.C. has frontage on Government Street and on Station Street. The Government Street side contains residential units while the Station Street side contains commercial space.
Fig.3 - James Chesterfield Wragg, circa 1955
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
Go to our Worshipful Master's Page for the latest announcement from the East.......................
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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..............