A History of Lyndhurst Masonic Center

Laying the cornerstone for future Masonic endeavours

December 1954
Woodward Lodge appoints pre-planning committee.

October 1955
Woodward Lodge's pre-planning committee reports - insofar as Woodward Lodge is concerned - "A move is a must!"

December 1955
Woodward Lodge appoints a location committee.

January 1957
Woodward Masonic Temple Co. sets up Lyndhurst Temple Committee.

May 1957
Property at 5516 Mayfield Road purchased. Architect selected, plans started.

March 1958
Stock goes on sale.

April 1958
Investor prospectus entitled A Move is a Must is released.
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June 1960
Woodward Temple (East 105 & Euclid) sold.

October 1960
Woodward Temple vacated.

October 23, 1960
Ground Breaking ceremonies.

February 1, 1961
Actual construction started.

May 14, 1961
Conerstone laying ceremonies.

October 14, 1961
First meeting in Temple - Installation of Officers of Order of Rainbow for Girls. Bodies meeting in the Temple at the time include:
Woodward Lodge #508, F&AM
Silver Cord Lodge #651, F&AM
Pythagoras Lodge #682, F&AM
James B. Ruhl Lodge #731, F&AM
McKinley Chapter #181 RAM
Woodward Council #118, R&SM
Coeur de Lion Commandery #64, KT
South Euclid Assembly, Order of Rainbow
Selynma Chapter, Order of DeMolay

May 13, 1962
Dedication Ceremonies.
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March 1999
Lyndhurst Temple changes name to Lyndhurst Masonic Center.

September 2005
Continuing a tradition of civic pride, members of Masonic bodies meeting in Lyndhurst Masonic Center participate in the Lyndhurst Home Days.

Lyndhurst Masonic Center
5516 Mayfield Rd
Lyndhurst, Ohio 44124
Phone: (440) 442-9714