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MIKE CATHEY | PhotoMcAlesterâs Central Lodge #59-Prince Hall Freemasonry building located on north 7th Street between Carl Albert Parkway and Washington Ave. (Cathey photo)
MIKE CATHEY | PhotoMcAlesterâs Central Lodge #59-Prince Hall Freemasonry building sign, on North Seventh Street between Carl Albert Parkway and Washington Avenue.
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OKLAHOMA HISTORICAL SOCIETY | PermissionOklahoma Prince Hall Masons editor s pick topical featured CATHEY: Black Masonry in McAlester
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MIKE CATHEY | PhotoMcAlesterâs Central Lodge #59-Prince Hall Freemasonry building located on north 7th Street between Carl Albert Parkway and Washington Ave. (Cathey photo)
PHOTO: Justin Case
A fire has devastated the home of one of America’s oldest Masonic temples in Providence the Prince Hall Masonic Temple building.
The temple s history goes back to the 1700s and has played a historic role in America’s black community.
It was a central meeting place for much of Providence’s black community. It was where wedding anniversary dinners were held and where birthday parties were celebrated. Inside the building was the Acadia Club that on some nights doubled as a jazz club and featured local stars such as Leland Baker. So many memories in this place. I hope they can rebuild it back even better. What a gut punch this whole year has been. I ve DJ d and taken pictures there forever my wife had her 40th birthday there. The Christmas Day blaze required Providence Fire Department to call for three alarms, said Justin Case, Providence photographer.
From the press release: In the year of 2020 there are more need now than ever to help families who have been suffering during the Pandemic Virus. The release It is very sad that people are in this condition during normal times, but this Pandemic has put a greater strain on more families than usual. We are attempting to help as many families as we can find that need help. Our Grand Master along with some elected officials and local leaders will be present to assist with giving families the food and turkeys for their traditional holiday meal.
The boxes can be picked up at Masonic Complex, 4301 N. Broad St.