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Summary
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge No. 89
203 West Division Street, Rosendale, Fond du Lac County
Date of Construction: 1891
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge, a simple two-story frame building constructed in 1891, served the Rosendale community for 89 years. It was used as a meeting hall for fraternal organizations and as a social center for the community, hosting events such as high school basketball games, plays, roller skating, and dinners.
Fraternal groups were devoted to serving their community. In Rosendale, they provided mutual relief for members, and helped the elderly and poor. This building stands as a reminder of the importance of social organizations - particularly in small towns. The Rosendale Historical Society owns the building and opened it to the public as a museum in 2014.
Property Details
| Criteria | Event |
|---|---|
| Area Of Significance | Social History |
| Period of Significance | 1891-1964 |
| Architectural Style | Late Victorian |
| Architect | |
| Resource Type | Building |
| Historic Use | Meeting Hall,Music Facility,Theater,Sport Facility |
Resources Within The Property
| Contributing Buildings | 1 |
|---|---|
| Contributing Sites | 0 |
| Contributing Structures | 0 |
| Contributing Objects | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Buildings | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Sites | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Structures | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Objects | 0 |
Designations
| Historic Status | Listed in the State Register |
|---|---|
| National Historic Landmark Listing Date | Feb 28, 2014 |
| Historic Status | Listed in the National Register |
| National Historic Landmark Listing Date | Apr 6, 2015 |
State & National Registers of Historic Places
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E4541 County Road C
100000517
Located in Town of Dunn, Dunn County
