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Masonic Home
401 S. Seneca |
Robert E. Lawrence preempted the land where the Masonic Home now stands
and in 1885 built a home on the corner of Seneca and Maple. In 1896, the Masonic Order and
Order of the Eastern Star purchased the estate and used it as a retirement home for
members until a fire destroyed the facility in 1916.
In 1917, a new facility was constructed, designed by Edward Tilton in
the Mission architectural style. Completed in 1921, the buildings are known for their
white stucco walls and red tile roof. Unfortunately, the majority of the complexs
east side buildings have been razed over the past few years.
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