Niagara Masonic Lodge No. 2

    A fashioned, oblong stone, embossed with the square and compasses. Said to have been made of stone from King Solomon's Temple, Jerusalem. February 16, 1916. Donated by Wor. Bro. T. W. Bishop, Niagara

    The portrait shows Dr Kerr seated in a chair at a table, wearing a gold-fringed Masonic apron. It means that he was a grand lodge officer, but he was not yet Deputy Grand Master (he became in 1797).

    Framed dispensation from the First Grand Principal of Royal Arch Masons of Canada to the Niagara Chapter, Niagara-on-the-Lake. Petition was presented by Companions: Alexander Servos, Salomon James J.

    Niagara Lodge No. 2 is the oldest lodge in Ontario, but unfortunately most of its masonic documents, clothing and other treasures were destroyed in the War of 1812-14, and later in 1860 fire which co

    missing: Wor.Bro. A.N. Rogers - 1943

    Negatives from Pat Arrington

    Hand-written letter of appreciation to Niagara Lodge, No. 2, for a food parcel sent to an English brother and his family in times of scarcity and the continuation of official food rationing after Wor

    Artifacts that were uncovered during the 1975-1990 restoration of the Masonic Hall, Niagara-on-the-Lake. (1) A square-headed nail, circa 1817-1840. (2) A square-headed nail, circa 1817-1840. (3) A sq

    Two Altar light bulbs, Niagara Lodge No. 2, 1989. There are the square & compass inside the bulb.

    Wax seal for Niagara Lodge No. 2, circa 1850, together with the imprint of the seal above.

    Copy of a curious Masonic print published in 1754. A pictorial print with masonic symbols and text: "A free Mason formed out of the Materials of his Lodge Behold a Master-Mason rare Whose mythic Port

    A facsimile of an illustration said to show the location of the original Freemasons' Hall, on King Street, Newark (Niagara), near the River, 1791, standing between Public House and house of D.W. Smit

    Masonic certificate for brother Robert Clark, serving in the Great War 1914-1918. There are two illustrations on this document (a group of soldiers and portrait of the King George V) and signatures o

    Pamphlet containing "By-Laws of Pembroke Lodge. A.F. & A.M. No. 128. G.R.C. Warrant dated at Hamilton 12th July A. L. 5860 A. D. 1860"

    Framed printed declaration under the heading: "What is a Mason?"; with masonic symbols and allegories. Unknown author and date.

    Framed printed Honour Roll of Past Niagara 'A' Deputy Grand Masters and District Secretaries, and the order of rotation as mutually agreed upon by the lodges in Niagara District 'A' for the District

    Framed portrait of Bro. Lieutenant-Colonel John Graves Simcoe, Lieutenant-Governor of Upper Canada, 1791-1796.

    English-born watercolour painter Joseph Thomas Rolph specialized in engraving and lithography after moving to Toronto, where he was one of the most popular artists in this field in 19th century. When

    John Knox Born Niagara Township: 1845 July 25 Married Georgina Jane Young: 1879 February 5 Children: Lillian Jane Harry Young Maude Rebecca Charles Stuart John Died Niagara Township: 1931 December 14

    Framed portrait photograph of Rt. Ex. Comp. C. A. Larson, Grand Superintendent of Niagara District No.7 R.A.M. 1956-1957, dressed up in full masonic regalia.