LONGVIEW MASONIC LIBRARY AND MUSEUM

LONGVIEW, TX

Kilgore City Hall (Kilgore, Texas) Historic 1931 Kilgore City Hall in Gregg County, Texas.
Kilgore City Hall (Kilgore, Texas) Credit: cmh2315fl

The Longview Masonic Library and Museum is located in Longview, Texas and is a treasure trove of artifacts and documents related to the Masonic fraternity. The museum is housed in a historic building that was once a Masonic lodge and has been restored to its former glory. The library holds a vast collection of books, manuscripts, and other materials related to Masonic history and philosophy, making it a valuable resource for researchers and scholars.

The museum features exhibits showcasing the rich history of the Masonic fraternity, including its origins, symbolism, and traditions. Visitors can see a variety of Masonic artifacts, including regalia, aprons, and jewels, as well as antique furniture and other items related to the Masonic fraternity. There are also displays featuring famous Masons throughout history, including George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Winston Churchill.

The Longview Masonic Library and Museum is open to the public and welcomes visitors from all walks of life. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and philosophy of the Masonic fraternity, as well as for those interested in local history and culture. The museum and library are staffed by knowledgeable volunteers who are eager to share their knowledge and passion for the Masonic fraternity with visitors.

LONGVIEW MASONIC LIBRARY AND MUSEUM is a History Museum in LONGVIEW TX. US MID #8404800788

The museum is classed as HST (History 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).

Kilgore City Hall (Kilgore, Texas) Historic 1931 Kilgore City Hall in Gregg County, Texas.
Kilgore City Hall (Kilgore, Texas) Kilgore City Hall (Kilgore, Texas)
U.S. Post Office (Kilgore, Texas) Historic 1937 U.S. Post Office in Kilgore, Texas.
U.S. Post Office (Kilgore, Texas) Historic 1937 U.S. Post Office in Kilgore, Texas.
Old Texan Theater (Kilgore, Texas) Historic Texan Theater in Kilgore, Texas. Originally built in 1931, it was gutted by fire in 1942, remodeled and reopened in 1944.
Old Crim Theater (Kilgore, Texas) Historic Crim Theater in Kilgore, Texas. The Streamlined Moderne style theater opened in 1939.
I&GN-MoPac Railroad Station (Kilgore, Texas) Historical marker for the I&GN-Missouri Pacific Railroad Station in Kilgore, Texas. The plaque states: The Kilgore I&GN-Missouri Pacific Railroad Station - The town of Kilgore was platted by the International Railroad Company after it purchased land for a townsite from C. B. "Buck" Kilgore, who had donated a 200-foot railroad right-of-way in 1871. Kilgore, a resident of Danville (4 mi. E), recognizing the economic opportunities afforded by the railroad, soon built a new home near the station. Many other Danville citizens followed Kilgore's lead, and a community was established and named for him. This railroad station was completed in 1872 to provide passenger and freight service and to serve as a communications center for this agricultural and lumbering area. In 1931 oil was discovered in what became known as the East Texas Oil field, and the volume of shipments from the Kilgore station increased dramatically. Later, World War II provided the depot with a steady stream of troop trains. The rail line became known as the Missouri Pacific in 1956. As automobile, bus, and air travel became more popular, rail traffic decreased, and in 1977 the Kilgore station was closed. The depot stands today as a reminder of the significant role rail transportation played in the growth and development of Kilgore and East Texas.
I&GN-MoPac Railroad Station (Kilgore, Texas) The International-Great Northern Railroad (I&GN) built this station in 1872. The I&GN was later acquired by the Missouri Pacific Railroad (MoPac). The station closed in 1977.
Kilgore College Administration Building – Old Main (Kilgore, Texas) Historic Administration Building (Old Main) for Kilgore College in Kilgore, Texas. The Art Moderne style building was constructed in 1936 as a New Deal Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works funded project (also known as the Public Works Administration (PWA)). The Kilgore College Administration Building was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1990.
Kilgore College Administration Building – Old Main (Kilgore, Texas) Historic Administration Building (Old Main) for Kilgore College in Kilgore, Texas. The Art Moderne style building was constructed in 1936 as a New Deal Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works funded project (also known as the Public Works Administration (PWA)). The Kilgore College Administration Building was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1990.
Kilgore College Administration Building – Old Main (Kilgore, Texas) Historic Administration Building (Old Main) for Kilgore College in Kilgore, Texas. The Art Moderne style building was constructed in 1936 as a New Deal Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works funded project (also known as the Public Works Administration (PWA)). The Kilgore College Administration Building was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1990.
Old W.W. Elder Elementary School (Kilgore, Texas) Historic 1933 W.W. Elder Elementary School in Kilgore, Texas. The school was built to house white students, but when a new school for white students opened in 1961, Elder was converted into an elementary school for black students. The school remained segregated until integration in 1968. Elder later became an alternative school and closed in 2009.

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LONGVIEW MASONIC LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
PO BOX 404
LONGVIEW
TX
75606-0404

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MID # 8404800788
Name LONGVIEW MASONIC LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification History Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 311799383
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201312
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 32.462993, -94.731215
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 183
US Census Tract: 001300
US Census Block: 4031