THE PERSONAL LIFE OF A CALIFORNIA PIONEER
As mentioned in earlier posts, Edwin Allen Sherman (1829-1914) was the primary mover and shaker of the Valley of Oakland.…
The Foundation of an Oakland Landmark
Ninety-seven years ago, on June 11, 1927, the Grand Lodge of F. & A.M. of California conducted a cornerstone laying…
WALK LIKE AN EGYPTIAN
The discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922 transfixed the world. A wave of “Egyptomania” inspired Egyptian-themed products, art, film,…
A GROUNDBREAKING EVENT
On December 12, 1925—ninety-seven years ago today—groundbreaking ceremonies were conducted at 1547 Oak Street (now Lakeside Drive) for the Oakland…
BUILD IT AND THEY WILL COME!
On December 5, 1927, the first stated meeting of the Valley of Oakland, A. & A.S.R. was held in the…
TO AID AND ASSIST
Certificates are ubiquitous in most fraternal collections. They come in various sizes with a fascinating array of designs. In Freemasonry,…
TRADITIONS OF WISDOM
Freemasonry is not monolithic, so what exists in one region may not be in another. However, for something to be…
An American Tale
Stored in the Oakland Scottish Rite archives we came across an interesting set of certificates from a variety of Masonic…
Memories of How the West Was Won
Oakland Scottish Rite founder, Major Edwin Sherman (1829–1914), was a professional organizer and fraternalist. A tireless promoter of several organizations…
A Skyline of Memories
The second meeting place for the Oakland Scottish Rite is located on Madison near 14th Street. It was completed in…