NEW MASONIC TEMPLE

      In 1916, the first 60-foot section of the present site on North Fourth Street was acquired. In 1922, an additional 30 feet adjoining was purchased, providing a Temple Site of 90 feet by 180 feet. Until 1929, the site was used as an automobile service station and in that year, a Charter was granted on July 29^th. Each of the several Masonic Bodies was represented upon the Charter Roster, namely: Steubenville Lodge #45, Pilgrim Lodge #691, Union Chapter #15, Union Council #2, Steubenville Commandery #11, Carson Lodge of Perfection, Cutler Council, Princes of Jerusalem, and Drummond Chapter of Rose Croix. The Board of Trustees awarded the construction contract to the Guy Johnson Co., and on September 21, 1930, Most Worshipful Brother James Morgan, Grand Master of Ohio, laid the cornerstone.

     In May of 1931, the building was completed and on May 19 of that year, the several Masonic Bodies officially occupied it. On May 21, 1931, a public reception was attended by various fraternal organizations of the city.

     After it’s opening, the Masonic Temple later became the home of Jefferson Consistory, Labelle Chapter #414, OES and the Social Order of the Beauceant #57. The Rainbow Girls and Order of Demolay for Boys also used to meet here in the Temple, but have, unfortunately, been disbanded.