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Odd Fellows Hall

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The Odd Fellows Hall, built in 1838, was the first to be built west of the Allegheny Mountains. The cornerstones were laid by P.G. Sire Thomas Widley, founder of the order of Odd Fellowship in the U.S. in 1838. The hall was later used as a family residence and finally bought and owned by the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin.

Date Created:
1935
Creator:
Schaefer, Ralph

Publication Information

Creator Schaefer, Ralph
Date Created 1935

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 17 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Mineral Point.43

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013T22
Legacy ID
WHi 37569

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