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A Collection of Masonic Bookplates or Ex-Libris by Brother Jens Rusch
A Collection of Masonic Bookplates or Ex-Libris by Brother Jens Rusch
Pierre Charles L’Enfant – French-born American Architect and Civil Engineer
French-born American architect and civil engineer, Pierre Charles L’Enfant established a successful and highly profitable civil engineering firm in New York City and is best known for designing the original layout of the streets of Washington, D.C. in 1791.
John Loudon McAdam was a Freemason and Scottish engineer
McAdam was born John Lowdon McAdam on September 23rd, 1756 in Ayr, Scotland. His family name was traditionally McGregor and was changed during the reign of James VI to McAdam which claimed descent from the biblical Adam.
Freemason and President Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Considered by many to be one of the quintessential American leaders of the 20th century, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who quickly became known as FDR, was the 32nd President of the United States of America. His leadership, guidance, and solutions to national issues made him a central figure in world politics for some of the most defining moments, both nationally and internationally, in recent memory
No Such Thing as a Stranger
Owen Olson, at 94 years old, is a gregarious guy. Sit with him awhile—preferably, in his favorite spot in the Union City Home lobby—and he’ll joke about wearing his shirt untucked in the latest fashion, and his envy for John Wayne’s big strong teeth. He’ll tell you stories about growing up in New York City, thinking that the world began and ended at the city limits. He’ll tell you about joining the Navy, and traveling the globe.
Walter Millard, American surgeon and one of the founders of the Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine
Walter Millard Fleming was an American surgeon and one of the founders of the Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine.
Fleming was born on June 13th, 1838 in Portland, Maine. He would graduate from a medical school in Albany, New York in 1862 before practicing medicine.
Speaking in New Jersey and New York June 13-14
I’m traveling to areas outside of New York City in June. First, I will be speaking on Monday evening, June 13th at Cincinnati Lodge No. 3, located…
Gifted Brother Paints Lodge Mural
Wamponamon Lodge #437. Photo by Anthony Lombardo for the East Hampton Star The brethren of Wamponamon Lodge #437 in Sag Harbor, New York have a beautiful…
Final Voyage: the Freemasons aboard the Titanic
On the eve of the 100th anniversary of the RMS Titanic’s ill-fated maiden journey, the Director of the Library and Museum of Freemasonry, Diane…