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1883 Temple Chewed Away
The old Masonic Temple at Fourth Street and Broadway is coming down with the help of a crane, a wrecking ball and a bulldozer. The temple was built in 1883. Future plans for the site include a hotel and convention center to be tied into the Urban…
Break Ground For New Temple - Masons To Erect $310,000 Structure
First Shovel Of Dirt . . . is turned by Charles Glasford Jr. as Masons break ground for new temple. Mayor Norm Davis, directly behind Glasford, awaits his turn.
Council Bluffs Changing Scene
Council Bluffs Changing Scene--A horse-drawn trolley passes the Masonic temple at Fourth St. and Broadway back in 1888 when this sketch was drawn. Note the carbon arc light tower at the left of the building. The tower marked the debut of the…
Council Bluffs Changing Scene
Council Bluffs Changing Scene--From a high cliff above Pierce Street, this is how Council Bluffs looked in 1897. At center is the Masonic Temple. To its right is the Oddfellows building and at extreme right is the steeple of St. Peter's Church. …
Haas Home Council Bluffs
This is the former home of Mrs. Frank Haas, which is to be razed to make room for a parking lot at the proposed site of the new Masonic Temple.
Know Your Scenes In Council Bluffs:
This picturesque entrance should be quickly recognized by members of a number of lodges in town. Nonmembers may find it easy to spot because of its prominent location. Can you identify it?
Answer: Entrance to the Masonic Temple auditorium, Fourth…
Answer: Entrance to the Masonic Temple auditorium, Fourth…
Know Your Scenes:
This elaborate fixture spreads light near the entrance to the new home of an old, established lodge.
Answer: The light is one of two outside fixtures flanking the entrance to the Masonic Temple, Sixth Street and Willow Avenue.
Answer: The light is one of two outside fixtures flanking the entrance to the Masonic Temple, Sixth Street and Willow Avenue.
Lay Cornerstone AF&AM Temple - Iowa Grand Master Officiates At Rites
Masonic Dignitaries . . . lay the cornerstone for the new temple here. They are M.H. Fogarty of Shelby, Joe W. Evans of Williamsburg, Harold Phelps, Charles Glasford and Grand Master Early Delzell of Cedar Rapids.
Mason To Hold First Formal Session Tuesday At New Temple - Dedication In October
New Headquarters . . . for Council Bluffs Masons provides an attractive modern addition to the downtown area.
Relic Of CB Is Counting Final Hours
Former Grandeur . . . of the Haas house is reflected in the marble fireplace being reviewed by Charles Glasford. Both the front parlor and the dining room boasted these elaborate heating units.
Relic Of CB Is Counting Final Hours
Brass Light Fixture . . . being inspected by Glasford was illuminated by. It is one of the few early features to survive the passing years.
Relic Of CB Is Counting Final Hours
Barred Windows . . . were installed as a protection against Indians. The ancient safe once contained business records of the Haas family.
Today
Today...this is still a busy section of the city. The building at the right has undergone many changes. It now houses Herman's Clothes Shop, the Picky-Nicky Café and Ben Klein Jewelry Store. The next store is occupied by Barnes Beauty Salon. Then…