FAIRBANKS MASONIC LODGE

HOUSTON, TX

Houston Skyline from Interstate 45, Houston, TX Founded in 1836 by Augustus Chapman Allen and John Kirby Allen, Houston was named for Sam Houston, one of the most prominent leaders of the Texas Revolution in the 1830s.  The city was incorporated and became the capital of the Republic of Texas in 1837, before the capital moved permanently to Austin in 1839.  The city grew slowly as a major trading hub for the state of Texas beginning in the 1840s, and became the main railroad hub of the state of Texas by 1890.  However, the city lagged behind the nearby port city of Galveston, located on the Gulf of Mexico, until the 1900 Galveston Hurricane devastated the city, leading to an effort to create a deepwater port at Houston, which was further inland and better protected from hurricanes.  Between 1902 and 1914, the Houston Ship Channel was deepened, creating a large port at Houston, leading to the beginning of the city’s continual rapid growth ever since, growing from under 100,000 people to over 2,000,000 people in the century between 1910 and 2010.  The city’s skyline today is dominated by skyscrapers built during the energy and real estate boom of the 1970s and 1980s, and includes several buildings by significant architects, including Philip Johnson and John Burgee, I. M. Pei, Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, and Pelli Clarke Pelli Associates.   The city has continued to see major growth driven by the petrochemical industry, and today has the fourth-largest municipal population and fifth-largest metropolitan area population of any city in the United States, as well as being one of the nation’s most ethnically diverse cities.
Houston Skyline from Interstate 45, Houston, TX Credit: w_lemay

The Fairbanks Masonic Lodge is a historic building located in Houston, Texas. Built in 1925, the lodge has served as a meeting place for Masonic organizations for nearly a century. The building features a classic architectural style with a brick exterior and decorative stone accents. The interior of the lodge is adorned with Masonic symbols and artwork, creating a sense of history and tradition.

The Fairbanks Masonic Lodge is home to several Masonic organizations, including the Fairbanks Lodge No. 1325, the Order of the Eastern Star, and the York Rite. These organizations hold regular meetings and events at the lodge, promoting fellowship and community involvement.

In addition to its role as a meeting place for Masonic organizations, the Fairbanks Masonic Lodge also serves as a venue for community events and gatherings. The lodge features a large banquet hall that can accommodate up to 300 guests, making it a popular choice for weddings, receptions, and other special events.

Overall, the Fairbanks Masonic Lodge is a cherished landmark in Houston, serving as a hub of Masonic activity and a gathering place for the community. Its rich history and beautiful architecture make it a unique and special venue for any occasion.

FAIRBANKS MASONIC LODGE is a Uncategorized or General Museum in HOUSTON TX. US MID #8404800759

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

Contact FAIRBANKS MASONIC LODGE

FAIRBANKS MASONIC LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
5222 DOW RD
HOUSTON
TX
77040-6202

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FAIRBANKS MASONIC LODGE Information

MID # 8404800759
Name FAIRBANKS MASONIC LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
Alternate Name FAIRBANKS MASONIC LODGE
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 300262861
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201306
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 29.842876, -95.510591
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 201
US Census Tract: 521700
US Census Block: 3041