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The lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Gypsum, after a December 15,1990, late night fire. According to Fire Chief, Dave Vroman, the blaze was traced to a furnace recently installed. First Lutheran Church of Gypsum and Mount of the Holy Cross Lutheran Church of Vail took over ownership of the structure in 1989. Members were remodeling the structure to convert it into a parish hall.
"Last week's fire destoyed 88 years of history in downtown...
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The lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Gypsum, after a December 15,1990, late night fire. According to Fire Chief, Dave Vroman, the blaze was traced to a furnace recently installed. First Lutheran Church of Gypsum and Mount of the Holy Cross Lutheran Church of Vail took over ownership of the structure in 1989. Members were remodeling the structure to convert it into a parish hall.
"Last week's fire destoyed 88 years of history in downtown...
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Skiff's Ranch building (behind the Lutheran Church in Gypsum) right after it was finished (1900). A group of people including children and a dog are standing in front of the building. It was used as a hotel, drygoods store, and Oddfellows Hall over the years.
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The Masonic Lodge, Eagle Lodge #43 A.M.&F.M., in Minturn with snow covering the sidewalk around the building.
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One of the first pictures taken of the Neighbors of Woodcraft, Kinnikinick Circle #453, Red Cliff, Colorado.
Mrs. Adam Urban (top on rock wall)
Mrs. Fleming (standing left)
Sarah Hunter (standing front right)
Mrs. McArthur (sitting right)
Mrs. Mallery (sitting 2d from right)
[Title supplied from catalog prepared by the Eagle County Historical Society.]
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A group portrait of the fraternal organization Order of the Eastern Star in Eagle, Colorado.
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Marker for: Sven O. Shytle, 1852--1927, Riverview Cemetery. A Woodmen of the World symbol is engraved at the top of the marker. "Here rests a Woodman of the World," is engraved at the bottom.
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Shared marker for: "Bayer, Howard G., 1885--1957' Ethel H., 1894--1982," Riverview Cemetery. A Masonic symbol is engraved at the top left corner of the marker.
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Marker for: "Thomas E. Knight, 1886--1960," in Riverview Cemetery.
At the top of the marker is engraved a 3-link chain with F, L, T included. ”FLT stands for Friendship, Love, Truth, three degrees associated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. The Odd Fellows, first organized in the US in 1819, is a popular fraternal/benefit organization. The emblem of the Odd Fellows is usually shown as three links of a chain. A number on the stone is...
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Military marker for: "Frank Dott Bedell, Colorado, Sgt CO D 347 MG BN 91 DIV, World War I, Dec. 14, 1889--Oct. 10, 1956," in the McCoy Cemetery. A cross is engraved at the top of the marker, a Masonic emblem is engraved at the bottome.
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Marker for: "Elizabeth E. Bedell, In loving memory from her friends & family, Apr. 21, 1888--Nov. 23, 1977," in the McCoy Cemetery. A cross is engraved at the top of the marker, a star is engraved at the bottom.
12) James A. White
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Marker for: "James A. White, 1884--1962," in Riverview Cemetery. A cross and flowers are engraved on the marker. A cross, flowers and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows chain are engraved on the marker.
13) John R.
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Marker for: "Beloved husband & dad, John R., Jan. 15, 1899--May 5, 1985," Riverview Cemetery. Engraved are a mountain scene with elk and pines and the inscription "Gone hunting & fishing" at bottom. The Masonic emblem is engraved on the upper right corner.
14) John S.
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Marker for: "John S., son, Nov. 27, 1936--Oct. 25, 1973," Riverview Cemetery. A Masonic emblem and acorns are engraved at the top of the marker.
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Shared marker for: "Wilson, William L., 1889--1959; Katherine M., 1890--1976," Riverview Cemetery. A Masonic symbol is engraved at the left corner of the marker; an Eastern Star symbol is engraved at the right corner. Flowers are engraved at the center of the marker.
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Shared marker for: "Johannbroer, Amanda R., [1st date removed]--19-- ; Anton, 1870--1935," in the McCoy Cemetery. An Odd Fellows 3 link chain is engraved at Anton's name.
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Shared marker for: "Virden, Ira "Slats," 1912--1978; Arline, 1915--1992," in the McCoy Cemetery. A mountain scene with deer and pines is engraved at the bottom of the marker. The the top left corner is a Masonic symbol; at the top left corner is an Eastern Star symbol.
18) Otis W. LaForce
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Marker for: Otis W. LaForce, 1888--1919, in the McCoy Cemetery. A Neighbors of Woodcraft emblem is engraved on top of the marker.
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The Order of the Eastern Star was a prominent womens and mens fraternal organization in Eagle County for decades. This short brochure/program details committees, officers, songs or "odes", and set meeting times each month.
Each year, a Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron were elected for each chapter. The Order is based in teachings from the Bible, but does not claim to be centric around one particular religion.
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Marker for: "Rosella A., wife of H. W. Goodrich, died Dec. 9,1895," Greenwood Cemetery. A Masonic symbol is at the top of the marker.
