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St. Joseph's Church is a historic Catholic church in the city of Springfield, Ohio, United States.Established in the 1880s to serve southeastern Springfield's growing Catholic population, it uses a tall Romanesque Revival church building, which was designed by a leading city architect; the building has been named a historic site.
Shriners International, formally known as the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (AAONMS), is an American Masonic society. Founded in 1872 in New York City, it is headquartered in Tampa, Florida and has over 200 chapters across nine countries, with a global membership of nearly 1.7 million "Shriners". [ 1 ]
February 7, 1978 (West of Springfield off State Route 4: Bethel Township: 9: Kenton-Hunt Farm: Kenton-Hunt Farm: February 8, 1980 (North of Springfield at 4690 Urbana Rd.
Developed during Springfield's industrial growth of the 1850s to the 1920s, the South Fountain Avenue Historic District encompasses about 15 square blocks south of downtown Springfield, across the street from South High School. Among its prominent early residents were Oliver S. Kelly, [1] William N. Whiteley, and Francis Bookwalter. [2]
The Lagonda Club Building is a historic clubhouse in downtown Springfield, Ohio, United States. Designed by Frank Mills Andrews , [ 1 ] a leading period architect who was responsible for the construction of the Kentucky State Capitol , the clubhouse is a three- story structure with a large basement.
[3]: 207 Its funds also sponsored Springfield Central Catholic High School, meant for students of all city parishes rather than for St. Raphael parishioners only. [3]: 320 Conversely, the church was the focus of rising Ku Klux Klan sentiment in Springfield. Among the most exciting incidents in the parish history occurred during a KKK parade ...
Shrine Building (Miami, Florida) 1924-1926 built 1401-1417 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, Florida: Art Deco building from 1930 with Seminole Indian motifs, designed by Robert Law Weed. Also known as "Boulevard Shops" building. The second floor was occupied by the Shriners for thirteen years, from 1930 to 1943. [57] 6: Masonic Temple No. 25: 1928 built ...
The Lagonda Club originated in Springfield, Ohio U.S.A. in the late 19th century and continued to the early 20th century, as an exclusive club for local prominent and corporate men. Its name was derived from Lagonda (an early American settlement near Springfield) and the Lagonda Creek , where on its banks the town of Springfield was settled.