The Grand Lodge Hotel

The Grand Lodge is a hotel and theatre in Forest Grove, Oregon, owned by McMenamins Pubs & Breweries. McMenamins became the custodian of the property in 1999.[1]

The building's south façade in 2015

History

In 1917, plans were developed for the Masonic and Eastern Star Home for the State of Oregon, and construction began in 1920.[2] It was established as a home for elderly and infirm Masons, and began operations in 1922. A smaller building, called the Children's Cottage, was built in 1926 to house orphans, but the orphanage closed in 1928 after conflict between the children and the elders.[3]

Throughout the 1930s, the home struggled financially. The building suffered roof damage in 1962 after the Columbus Day Storm. In 1999 the Masons began building new facilities with the intention of moving out of the original Masonic Home and Children's Cottage. McMenamins began renovations fall 1999, and reopened the building as McMenamins Grand Lodge in March 2000.[4] The building now contains hotel rooms, meeting spaces, and a movie theatre.[5]

References
  1. "McMenamins - Grand Lodge History". www.mcmenamins.com. Retrieved 2016-07-26.
  2. "McMenamins Grand Lodge". 2012-03-05. Retrieved 2016-07-26.
  3. "Oregon Masonic and Eastern Star Home". 2014-02-28. Retrieved 2016-07-26.
  4. "McMenamins - Grand Lodge History". www.mcmenamins.com. Retrieved 2016-07-26.
  5. "Grand Lodge Theater". grandlodgetheater.com. Retrieved 2016-07-26.


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