Masonic Hall
In 1853, Francis P Simpson built the Washington Hall playhouse. There were several stores downstairs, such as William Spader’s lumber business and a drug store. There were five secret societies that had space upstairs.
The current building replaced the Washington Hall following the 1901 fire.
The Odd Fellows Hall (International Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF)) was located here. The Matawan Bank did business out of Odd Fellows’ Hall.
This building became the Masonic Lodge no. 192 on May 6, 1910.
Architectural Notes
Built c. 1902. Beaux Art elements. First Floor fenestration appears to have been bricked in, leaving a single smaller window. Second story windows paired with arches and ionic pilasters, surmounted by sculptural cornice of terra cotta.
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