Washington Convention Center

ID: 4597 ~ Source: Wikimedia Commons ~ Creator: dbking ~ Date: 2004

This file appears in: 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, until the Beaux-Arts building was replaced by the old Washington Convention Center.

Main entrance shortly before demolition

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, until the Beaux-Arts building was replaced by the old Washington Convention Center.

By The DC Historic Sites team

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…