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…
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--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--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. …
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…
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.
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.
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…