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…
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,…
A Skyline of Memories
The second meeting place for the Oakland Scottish Rite is located on Madison near 14th Street. It was completed in…
A Rare Insight into the Scottish Rite
We recently received this generous loan from the San Francisco Scottish Rite Bodies for an upcoming display: Thuileur des trente-trois…
Old School “Oaklandish”
In an earlier post, we mentioned that the Lakeside Drive location was not the first for the Oakland Scottish Rite.…
Fit For A King
A Masonic Certificate belonging to King David Kalākaua I (David Laʻamea Kamananakapu Mahinulani Naloiaehuokalani Lumialani Kalākaua), King of Hawai’i (1836–1891)…
The Changing Face of the Oakland Scottish Rite Temple
Completed in 1927 and situated on the western banks of Lake Merritt, the Oakland Scottish Rite Temple is one of…