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Redlands Masonic Lodge

Redlands Lodge #300 received its Dispensation March 10, 1890 and was duly constituted on November 17, 1890. Just a few years after the incorporation of the City of Redlands. It would not yet meet in its current home until 1909, when the current building was constructed. For its first 19 years, Redlands Lodge #300 met in several locations in the downtown Redlands area.

The cornerstone for our current location,131 Cajon Street, was laid on June 12, 1909.   The Grand Lodge of California convened a special session for this purpose, and Wor. Frank Meserve, was appointed to write the history of the lodge, which was then and there placed in this cornerstone. It was described in the history as "A brick building, 3 stories high and constructed to carry 2 or 3 more stories if necessary." This was, of course, at the standards of the current day .

The building still stands at its original 3 stories, however, the original building was set back from where the current day curb starts. It was not until after the adjacent Fox Theater was built, that the Masonic Temple was extended to where it is now, lining up with the Fox Theater. This allowed for better curb appeal, and the addition of additional office rental space, which is still in use today.

You now find us on Cajon St, by locating the blue awning that dawns our building today. We welcome visitors to our monthly meeting dinner, which is the first Monday of every month. If you want to learn about, are part of the fraternity, or our are just interested in learning more about this historical building, please stop by for a visit.

 

Come to Redlands Lodge on April 15^th and join us in honoring the members of our uniformed services and first responders. The program is designed to recognize and thank the men and women who voluntarily put themselves in harms way in defense of our country, our communities and our homes. There will be an honor guard, a piper playing taps, Worshipful Brother Van Owen reciting his stirring tribute to the flag of a country, and a keynote address by a retired police chief who was targeted for assassination. A dinner will precede the event. Reservations required. Phone Brother Jeff Anderson at 909-208-9707 or e-mail him at janderson@nationaloak.com.

Redlands Lodge No. 300 raised Brother Silver Montero to sublime degree of Master Mason. Palm Springs Lodge No. 693 raised Brothers Dan Woodman, Michael Bord and Nathan Romero to the sublime degree of Master Mason. Congratulations to both lodges and to the new brothers. Photos submitted by Dave Hall Inspector of the 818th Masonic District and Luther Wood Master of Palm Springs Lodge 693. ( i )Click on the icon in the upper left hand corner of the picture for more information about each picture.

Redlands RAM #77 hosted a tri-tip steak dinner and home-made  cherry/chocolate cake with 7-toasts in open Table Lodge for Master Masons and  guest to learn more about the York Rite and Freemasonry.Fifty-five RSVP guests were in attendance and enjoyed the fellowship,  Masonic education, and experience of an open Table Lodge.  A photo was requested of the event but the cameraman never left his plate see photo. Redlands Lodge #300 will be hosting its roast-the-master  fundraising dinner on August 25 at 6:30pm.  All Masons, family, and  friends are invited.  If you are impressed with the tri-tip steak dinner, you won't want  miss Redlands Lodge's next dinner event.  RSVP  now, 'cause if you snooze, you just may lose!

Dave Hall