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Temple Corporation

Located at 105 West Vistula in downtown Bristol.

Mason Hall built 1953

The George Washington Lodge #325 was formed on July 5, 1864 with meetings held in H.W. Gould Bldg. (now the Red Bird). In 1900, the Lodge moved to Mosier Opera House 2nd floor, and in 1953 current structure built. For several years in 1950's, Bristol Post Office rented 2nd floor.

Eastern Star start 1902

Bristol Chapter #273 of Order of Eastern Star (OES) formed Jan. 27, 1902 and holds meetings in Mason Hall.

Community Center

The hall has been an outreach center for both organizations who support the Masonic Home retirement center in Franklin, IN and contribute to other charitable causes. The Temple Corporation was created to help support hall expenses as well as charitable causes.

Hearty Ham & Beans Dinner at Mason Hall

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The steaming bowl of Ham and Beans topped off with a plate of cornbread, cheddar cheese slices, celery and carrot sticks and apple sauce along with a cup of hot coffee and a slice of red devil cake for dessert was a welcome respite from the chilly December weather at the Mason Hall on Saturday evening.

The Temple Corporation formed last year and comprised of members of both organizations, have taken over the responsibility for managing the building and the completed renovated, handicap accessible dining room, open to the public. The group plans to offer frequent dining events throughout the year and invites the commmunity to join them for delicious and very economically priced meals.

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