Washington Convention Center
This file appears in: Washington Lodge No. 15, The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (1906-1980)
Main entrance shortly before demolition
This file appears in: Washington Lodge No. 15, The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (1906-1980)
Washington Lodge No. 15, The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (1906-1980)
Washington Lodge No. 15 was home to the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE). Founded in 1868 as a social club, BPOE is similar to the Freemasons in rites, traditions, and regalia. Until 1973, membership was restricted to white men. A year…