Happy Birthday 948 !!
On July 13th, 1905, a Thursday, 22 citizens of what was then slightly more than a jungle outpost on the edge of the bay took an oath to become members of The Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks, thus the beginning of Miami Lodge 948. William Mark Brown, Miami's 1st banker, was installed as it's 1st Exalted Ruler (his presence still exists in The Lodge Room) . The city's leaders declared that "the Elks will be influential and beneficial to the city". It goes without saying that indeed Miami Elks Lodge 948 has proven to be just that. It makes you feel good to be a member !
(Above photo is the 1st building constructed by 948. Completed in 1913 at a cost of $29, 340.22 & located at the NE corner of Flagler St & NE 3rd Ave. 3rd floor was added in 1922)
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