National Register of Historic Places

Clearwater Masonic Lodge-Grand Army of the Republic Hall

Clearwater, Wright County, Minnesota
Listed
December 11, 1979
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
79001259

About this property

The Clearwater Masonic and Grand Army of the Republic Hall is a historic building in Clearwater, Minnesota, United States, constructed in 1888. It has served as a meeting hall for both a local Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) post, and a local Masonic Lodge, with commercial space on the ground floor. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979 under the name Clearwater Masonic Lodge–Grand Army of the Republic Hall for having local significance in the themes of architecture and social history. It was nominated for its association with the fraternal organizations of Clearwater and many other rural Wright County communities that, in the words of historian John J. Hackett, "provided leadership, direction, and contributions to the county's political, educational, patriotic, and social life."

Location

205-215 Oak St.
Clearwater, Wright County, Minnesota
45.42153, -94.04950

Categories

ARCHITECTURESOCIAL HISTORY
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Sources

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When was Clearwater Masonic Lodge-Grand Army of the Republic Hall listed on the National Register?

Clearwater Masonic Lodge-Grand Army of the Republic Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 11, 1979.

What type of historic resource is Clearwater Masonic Lodge-Grand Army of the Republic Hall?

Clearwater Masonic Lodge-Grand Army of the Republic Hall is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Clearwater Masonic Lodge-Grand Army of the Republic Hall?

The period of significance for Clearwater Masonic Lodge-Grand Army of the Republic Hall is recorded as the industrial era.

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