Lodge Symbolic of the Grand Lodge of Oregon

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The “Lodge Symbolic” is a unique item that is housed within the Archives of the Grand Lodge of Oregon A. F. and A. M.  It is used for dedications of Lodges and Lodge Buildings.

The history of its creation has not surfaced yet during the inventory of the collections of the new MWB RMR Memorial Library and Museum.  It is hoped that some day the history of its creation surfaces.

From memory and the use of pictures that have surfaced since 2017 the Lodge Symbolic has been used 5 times.  Within this gold box is housed the Vessels of the Grand Lodge of Oregon A. F. and A. M.

Sheridan Dayton No.64 Dedication of their Building 2002.

Portland Scottish Rite Blue Lodge Dedication 1979

 

Where / When was the Lodge Symbolic used from memory:

  1. 1979 June 24 Portland Scottish Rite Blue Lodge Room Dedication
  2. 1996 – Rogue River No. 226
  3. 2004 – Sheridan-Dayton No. 64
  4. 2008 – Esoterika No. 22
  5. 2016 – Enlightenment No. 228

 

Lodge Symbolic and Vessels

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Lodge Symbolic and Vessels is what the gold box is called.  

The Lodge Symbolic is used to dedicate new Lodge buildings.

Custody:  Normally in the custody of the Grand Marshall

Location:  As of 2022 the Lodge Symbolic is located within the walk in vaults of the GLO Admin Blg.

Age:  Not Known

Who built the Lodge Symbolic:  Not Known

Contents:

  1. Three metal candle holders
  2. Candles
  3. Two white Cloths
  4. Grand Marshall has in his care the three metal vessels for corn, wine and oil

Where / When was the Lodge Symbolic used from memory:

  1. 1996 – Rogue River No. 226
  2. 2004 – Sheridan-Dayton No. 64
  3. 2008 – Esoterika No. 22
  4. 2016 – Enlightenment No. 228

Picture taken 2022.  GLO Admin Vault

Sheridan Dayton No. 64 Building Dedication.  2004