ELKS CLUB - Revision history

Randylyon at 16:20, 31 March 2025

2025-03-31T16:20:11Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:20, 31 March 2025
Line 1:		Line 1:
	[[Image:0075_1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Elks Club.]]		[[Image:0075_1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Elks Club.]]
	[[Image:bpoe.JPG\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Elks Club (2016) along Military Road]]The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is an American fraternal order and social club founded in 1868. The Elks, then called the "Jolly Corks," was established as a private club to escape New York City laws governing the opening hours of public taverns. (1)		[[Image:bpoe.JPG\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Elks Club (2016) along Military Road]]The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is an American fraternal order and social club founded in 1868. The Elks, then called the "Jolly Corks," was established as a private club to escape New York City laws governing the opening hours of public taverns. (1) Early members were mostly from theatrical performing troupes in New York City. The organization became a major American fraternal, charitable, and service order with more than a million members, both men and women, throughout the United States. (2) Desiring to adopt "a readily identifiable creature of stature, indigenous to America", fifteen members voted 8-7 to favor the elk above the buffalo. (3) Membership was opened to [[AFRICAN AMERICANS]] in the 1970s and women in the mid-1990s. Current members are required to be U.S. citizens over the age of 21 and believe in God. (4) The national headquarters, known as the Grand Lodge, is located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago. Local Elks Lodges, known as subordinate lodges, are located in about 2,100 cities and towns across the United States and its territories. (5) Local Elks lodges are known by their lodge number and the name of the city in which they were located. The first Lodge, located in New York City, was Lodge 1, while the Lodge in Dubuque, Iowa is Lodge 297. When a Lodge is closed, its number is retired. If re-instituted at a later time, the city name and lodge number can be reinstated by the Grand Lodge.(6)

	Early members were mostly from theatrical performing troupes in New York City. The organization ~~has become~~ a major American fraternal, charitable, and service order with more than a million members, both men and women, throughout the United States. (2)

	~~After the death of a member left his wife and children without income, the club took up additional service roles, rituals, and a new name.~~ Desiring to adopt "a readily identifiable creature of stature, indigenous to America", fifteen members voted 8-7 to favor the elk above the buffalo. (3)

	Membership was opened to [[AFRICAN AMERICANS]] in the 1970s and women in the mid-1990s. Current members are required to be U.S. citizens over the age of 21 and believe in God. (4)

	The national headquarters, known as the Grand Lodge, is located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago. Local Elks Lodges, known as subordinate lodges, are located in about 2,100 cities and towns across the United States and its territories. (5)

	Local Elks lodges are known by their lodge number and the name of the city in which they ~~are~~ located. The first Lodge, located in New York City, is Lodge 1, while the Lodge in Dubuque, Iowa is Lodge 297. When a Lodge is closed, its number is retired. If re-instituted at a later time, the city name and lodge number can be reinstated by the Grand Lodge.(6)

	Established in Dubuque in 1895, the first meetings of the the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Lodge #297 were held in the Knights of Pythias Hall. The first regular lodge quarters were in the [[BANK AND INSURANCE BUILDING]] at 909 Main Street. They were moved to 947 Main Street, and then to the Slattery home at 749 Locust Street. (7)		Established in Dubuque in 1895, the first meetings of the the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Lodge #297 were held in the Knights of Pythias Hall. The first regular lodge quarters were in the [[BANK AND INSURANCE BUILDING]] at 909 Main Street. They were moved to 947 Main Street, and then to the Slattery home at 749 Locust Street. (7)
Line 16:		Line 6:
	[[Image:elksdoor.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]		[[Image:elksdoor.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]
	[[Image:elksPin.jpg\|right\|thumb\|350px\|]]		[[Image:elksPin.jpg\|right\|thumb\|350px\|]]
	[[Image:elkswindow.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]In 1914-1915, the local organization of Elks built a new lodge at the corner of 7th Street and Locust. Located across the street from the Roshek Building later [[CYCARE PLAZA]], the structure cost $130,000. A brilliantly colored glass dome, donated by [[HEEB, Anthony F.\|Anthony F. HEEB]] in 1914, rose over the Lodge Room and depicted the planets as they were when Dubuque Lodge 297 was formed. Four stained glass windows represented Charity, Brotherly Love, Justice and Fidelity. The door knobs were gold-plated ~~and~~ each ~~featured~~ an elk head and painted clock registering 11 hours--related to the ritual of the organization. (8)		[[Image:elkswindow.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]In 1914-1915, the local organization of Elks built a new lodge at the corner of 7th Street and Locust. Located across the street from the Roshek Building later [[CYCARE PLAZA]], the structure cost $130,000. A brilliantly colored glass dome, donated by [[HEEB, Anthony F.\|Anthony F. HEEB]] in 1914, rose over the Lodge Room and depicted the planets as they were when Dubuque Lodge 297 was formed. Four stained glass windows represented Charity, Brotherly Love, Justice and Fidelity. The door knobs were gold-plated with each featuring an elk head and painted clock registering 11 hours--related to the ritual of the organization. (8)

	In addition to dances, the arena featured wrestling matches including those of local favorite [[FENELON, Ken\|Ken FENELON]]. (8) Circled on three sides by a 14' wide porch, the interior included offices, meeting rooms, ~~cafe~~, dining room, banquet hall, billiard room, bowling alley and ballroom. The building served as a gathering place for at least thirteen other organization which offered fashion shows, bridge tournaments, costume parties, charity balls, and tea parties. (9)		In addition to dances, the arena featured wrestling matches including those of local favorite [[FENELON, Ken\|Ken FENELON]]. (8) Circled on three sides by a 14' wide porch, the interior included offices, meeting rooms, café, dining room, banquet hall, billiard room, bowling alley and ballroom. The building served as a gathering place for at least thirteen other organization which offered fashion shows, bridge tournaments, costume parties, charity balls, and tea parties. (9)

	The ~~local group that began~~ with ~~thirty charter members had a membership in 1970~~ of ~~950~~. The ~~organization was known locally for its annual Christmas basket program for needy families~~, ~~sponsorship of~~ a ~~Girl Scout troop, and the donation~~ of ~~playground equipment to~~ the ~~City~~. (10)		The building was remodeled from 1950-1951 with the removal of the porch roofs and columns. The $200,000 project also added air-conditioning and a complete renovation of the first floor. Membership was then 1,200. (10)

	The ~~building~~ was ~~remodeled from 1950-1951 with the removal~~ of ~~the porch roofs and columns. The $200~~,~~000 project also added air-conditioning~~ and ~~a complete renovation~~ to the ~~first floor. Membership was then 1,200~~. (11)		In 1970 the Dubuque lodge that began with thirty charter members stood at 950. The organization was known locally for its annual Christmas basket program for needy families, sponsorship of a Girl Scout troop, and the donation of playground equipment to the City. (11)

	The Elks Club building, once described in the Telegraph-Herald as "a handsome and imposing structure," was torn down in 1975. The Club relocated to the recently closed [[OLD TIMER'S SUPPER CLUB]] building on John F. Kennedy Road. The site became the home of the Clinton Federal Savings and Loan. In 2008 this white brick building became the location of the [[DUBUQUE MUSEUM OF ART]]. This building was demolished in 2025 to provide space for the Museum of Art's family-oriented campus. (12)		The Elks Club building, once described in the Telegraph-Herald as "a handsome and imposing structure," was torn down in 1975. The Club relocated to the recently closed [[OLD TIMER'S SUPPER CLUB]] building on John F. Kennedy Road. The site became the home of the Clinton Federal Savings and Loan. In 2008 this white brick building became the location of the [[DUBUQUE MUSEUM OF ART]]. This building was demolished in 2025 to provide space for the Museum of Art's family-oriented campus. (12)
Line 68:		Line 58:
	9. Ibid.		9. Ibid.

	10. ~~Bulkley, E. A.,~~ "~~The~~ Elks ~~Buildings Last Days~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~June 8, 1975~~, p. 25		10. "Elks Observe 75th Year of Service Here," ''Telegraph Herald,'' July 29, 1970, p. 21

	11. "Elks ~~Observe 75th Year of Service Here~~," ''Telegraph Herald,'' ~~July 29~~, ~~1970~~, p. 21		11. Bulkley, E. A., "The Elks Buildings Last Days," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 8, 1975, p. 25

	12. Day		12. Day

Randylyon at 16:10, 31 March 2025

2025-03-31T16:10:33Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:10, 31 March 2025
Line 16:		Line 16:
	[[Image:elksdoor.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]		[[Image:elksdoor.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]
	[[Image:elksPin.jpg\|right\|thumb\|350px\|]]		[[Image:elksPin.jpg\|right\|thumb\|350px\|]]
	[[Image:elkswindow.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]In 1914-1915, the local organization of Elks built a new lodge at the corner of 7th Street and Locust. Located across the street from the Roshek Building later [[CYCARE PLAZA]], the structure cost $~~120~~,000. A brilliantly colored glass dome, donated by [[HEEB, Anthony F.\|Anthony F.HEEB]] in 1914, rose over the Lodge Room and depicted the planets as they were when Dubuque Lodge 297 was formed. Four stained glass windows represented Charity, Brotherly Love, Justice and Fidelity. The door knobs were gold-plated and each featured an elk head and painted clock registering 11 hours--related to the ritual of the organization~~. In addition to dances, the arena featured wrestling matches including those of local favorite [[FENELON, Ken\|Ken FENELON]]~~. (8) The local group that began with thirty charter members hada membership in 1970 of 950. The organization was known locally for its annual Christmas basket program for needy families, sponsorship of a Girl Scout troop, and the donation of playground equipment to the City. (9)		[[Image:elkswindow.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]In 1914-1915, the local organization of Elks built a new lodge at the corner of 7th Street and Locust. Located across the street from the Roshek Building later [[CYCARE PLAZA]], the structure cost $130,000. A brilliantly colored glass dome, donated by [[HEEB, Anthony F.\|Anthony F. HEEB]] in 1914, rose over the Lodge Room and depicted the planets as they were when Dubuque Lodge 297 was formed. Four stained glass windows represented Charity, Brotherly Love, Justice and Fidelity. The door knobs were gold-plated and each featured an elk head and painted clock registering 11 hours--related to the ritual of the organization. (8)

	~~The building was remodeled from 1950-1951 with~~ the ~~removal~~ of the ~~porch roofs~~ and ~~columns~~. The ~~$200~~,~~000 project also added air-conditioning~~ and ~~a complete renovation to the first floor. Membership was then 1,200~~. (10)		In addition to dances, the arena featured wrestling matches including those of local favorite [[FENELON, Ken\|Ken FENELON]]. (8) Circled on three sides by a 14' wide porch, the interior included offices, meeting rooms, cafe, dining room, banquet hall, billiard room, bowling alley and ballroom. The building served as a gathering place for at least thirteen other organization which offered fashion shows, bridge tournaments, costume parties, charity balls, and tea parties. (9)

	The Elks Club building, once described in the Telegraph-Herald as "a handsome and imposing structure," was torn down in 1975. The Club relocated to the recently closed [[OLD TIMER'S SUPPER CLUB]] building on John F. Kennedy ~~RToad~~. The site became the home of the Clinton Federal Savings and Loan. In 2008 this white brick building became the location of the [[DUBUQUE MUSEUM OF ART]]. ~~The~~ building ~~will be~~ demolished to provide space for the ~~organization~~'s family-oriented campus. (11)		The local group that began with thirty charter members had a membership in 1970 of 950. The organization was known locally for its annual Christmas basket program for needy families, sponsorship of a Girl Scout troop, and the donation of playground equipment to the City. (10)

			The building was remodeled from 1950-1951 with the removal of the porch roofs and columns. The $200,000 project also added air-conditioning and a complete renovation to the first floor. Membership was then 1,200. (11)

			The Elks Club building, once described in the Telegraph-Herald as "a handsome and imposing structure," was torn down in 1975. The Club relocated to the recently closed [[OLD TIMER'S SUPPER CLUB]] building on John F. Kennedy Road. The site became the home of the Clinton Federal Savings and Loan. In 2008 this white brick building became the location of the [[DUBUQUE MUSEUM OF ART]]. This building was demolished in 2025 to provide space for the Museum of Art's family-oriented campus. (12)


Line 60:		Line 64:
	7. Ibid.		7. Ibid.

	8. Bulkley, E. A., "The Elks Buildings Last Days," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 8, 1975, p. 25		8. Day, Mike, Dubuque’s Elks Lodge Was a Downtown Landmark for 60 Years," Telegraph Herald, Online: https://www.telegraphherald.com/news/features/article_c322ad7c-f9e6-11ef-86e5-fb782ba94ec4.html

			9. Ibid.

			10. Bulkley, E. A., "The Elks Buildings Last Days," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 8, 1975, p. 25

			11. "Elks Observe 75th Year of Service Here," ''Telegraph Herald,'' July 29, 1970, p. 21

	9. ~~"Elks Observe 75th Year of Service Here," ''Telegraph Herald,'' July 29, 1970, p. 21~~		12. Day

	~~10. Day, Mike, Dubuque’s Elks Lodge Was a Downtown Landmark for 60 Years," Telegraph Herald, Online: https://www.telegraphherald.com/news/features/article_c322ad7c-f9e6-11ef-86e5-fb782ba94ec4.html~~

	~~11. Ibid.~~

Randylyon at 03:01, 27 March 2025

2025-03-27T03:01:59Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 03:01, 27 March 2025
Line 16:		Line 16:
	[[Image:elksdoor.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]		[[Image:elksdoor.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]
	[[Image:elksPin.jpg\|right\|thumb\|350px\|]]		[[Image:elksPin.jpg\|right\|thumb\|350px\|]]
	[[Image:elkswindow.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]In 1914-1915, the local organization of Elks built a new lodge at the corner of 7th Street and Locust. Located across the street from the Roshek Building later [[CYCARE PLAZA]], the structure cost $120,000. A brilliantly colored glass dome, donated by [[HEEB, Anthony F.\|Anthony F.HEEB]] in 1914, rose over the Lodge Room and depicted the planets as they were when Dubuque Lodge 297 was formed. Four stained glass windows represented Charity, Brotherly Love, Justice and Fidelity. The door knobs were gold-plated and each featured an elk head and painted clock registering 11 hours--related to the ritual of the organization. In addition to dances, the arena featured wrestling matches including those of local favorite [[FENELON, Ken\|Ken FENELON]]. (8) The local group that began with thirty charter members ~~had grown by~~ 1970 to 950. The organization was known locally for its annual Christmas basket program for needy families, sponsorship of a Girl Scout troop, and the donation of playground equipment to the City. (9)		[[Image:elkswindow.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]In 1914-1915, the local organization of Elks built a new lodge at the corner of 7th Street and Locust. Located across the street from the Roshek Building later [[CYCARE PLAZA]], the structure cost $120,000. A brilliantly colored glass dome, donated by [[HEEB, Anthony F.\|Anthony F.HEEB]] in 1914, rose over the Lodge Room and depicted the planets as they were when Dubuque Lodge 297 was formed. Four stained glass windows represented Charity, Brotherly Love, Justice and Fidelity. The door knobs were gold-plated and each featured an elk head and painted clock registering 11 hours--related to the ritual of the organization. In addition to dances, the arena featured wrestling matches including those of local favorite [[FENELON, Ken\|Ken FENELON]]. (8) The local group that began with thirty charter members hada membership in 1970 of 950. The organization was known locally for its annual Christmas basket program for needy families, sponsorship of a Girl Scout troop, and the donation of playground equipment to the City. (9)

	The building was remodeled from 1950-1951 with the removal of the porch roofs and columns. The $200,000 project also added air-conditioning and a complete renovation to the first floor. Membership was then 1,200. (10)		The building was remodeled from 1950-1951 with the removal of the porch roofs and columns. The $200,000 project also added air-conditioning and a complete renovation to the first floor. Membership was then 1,200. (10)

Randylyon at 03:01, 27 March 2025

2025-03-27T03:01:00Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 03:01, 27 March 2025
Line 20:		Line 20:
	The building was remodeled from 1950-1951 with the removal of the porch roofs and columns. The $200,000 project also added air-conditioning and a complete renovation to the first floor. Membership was then 1,200. (10)		The building was remodeled from 1950-1951 with the removal of the porch roofs and columns. The $200,000 project also added air-conditioning and a complete renovation to the first floor. Membership was then 1,200. (10)

	The Elks Club building, once described in the Telegraph-Herald as "a handsome and imposing structure," was torn down in 1975. The Club relocated to the recently closed [[OLD-TIMER'S SUPPER CLUB]] building on John F. Kennedy RToad. The site became the home of the Clinton Federal Savings and Loan. In 2008 this white brick building became the location of the [[DUBUQUE MUSEUM OF ART]]. The building will be demolished to provide space for the organization's family-oriented campus. (11)		The Elks Club building, once described in the Telegraph-Herald as "a handsome and imposing structure," was torn down in 1975. The Club relocated to the recently closed [[OLD TIMER'S SUPPER CLUB]] building on John F. Kennedy RToad. The site became the home of the Clinton Federal Savings and Loan. In 2008 this white brick building became the location of the [[DUBUQUE MUSEUM OF ART]]. The building will be demolished to provide space for the organization's family-oriented campus. (11)

Randylyon at 03:00, 27 March 2025

2025-03-27T03:00:40Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 03:00, 27 March 2025
Line 20:		Line 20:
	The building was remodeled from 1950-1951 with the removal of the porch roofs and columns. The $200,000 project also added air-conditioning and a complete renovation to the first floor. Membership was then 1,200. (10)		The building was remodeled from 1950-1951 with the removal of the porch roofs and columns. The $200,000 project also added air-conditioning and a complete renovation to the first floor. Membership was then 1,200. (10)

	The Elks Club building, once described in the Telegraph-Herald as "a handsome and imposing structure," was torn down in 1975. The Club relocated to the recently closed [[OLD-~~TIMERS~~' SUPPER CLUB]] building on John F. Kennedy RToad. The site became the home of the Clinton Federal Savings and Loan. In 2008 this white brick building became the location of the [[DUBUQUE MUSEUM OF ART]]. The building will be demolished to provide space for the organization's family-oriented campus. (11)		The Elks Club building, once described in the Telegraph-Herald as "a handsome and imposing structure," was torn down in 1975. The Club relocated to the recently closed [[OLD-TIMER'S SUPPER CLUB]] building on John F. Kennedy RToad. The site became the home of the Clinton Federal Savings and Loan. In 2008 this white brick building became the location of the [[DUBUQUE MUSEUM OF ART]]. The building will be demolished to provide space for the organization's family-oriented campus. (11)

Randylyon at 02:59, 27 March 2025

2025-03-27T02:59:54Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 02:59, 27 March 2025
Line 10:		Line 10:
	The national headquarters, known as the Grand Lodge, is located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago. Local Elks Lodges, known as subordinate lodges, are located in about 2,100 cities and towns across the United States and its territories. (5)		The national headquarters, known as the Grand Lodge, is located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago. Local Elks Lodges, known as subordinate lodges, are located in about 2,100 cities and towns across the United States and its territories. (5)

	~~The local~~ Elks lodges are known by their lodge number and the name of the city in which they are located. The first Lodge, located in New York City, is Lodge 1, while the Lodge in Dubuque, Iowa is Lodge 297. When a Lodge is closed, its number is retired. If re-instituted at a later time, the city name and lodge number can be reinstated by the Grand Lodge.(6)		Local Elks lodges are known by their lodge number and the name of the city in which they are located. The first Lodge, located in New York City, is Lodge 1, while the Lodge in Dubuque, Iowa is Lodge 297. When a Lodge is closed, its number is retired. If re-instituted at a later time, the city name and lodge number can be reinstated by the Grand Lodge.(6)

	Established in 1895, the first meetings of the the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Lodge #297 were held in the Knights of Pythias Hall. The first regular lodge quarters were in the [[BANK AND INSURANCE BUILDING]] at 909 Main Street. They were moved to 947 Main Street, and then to the Slattery ~~Home~~ at 749 Locust Street. (7)		Established in Dubuque in 1895, the first meetings of the the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Lodge #297 were held in the Knights of Pythias Hall. The first regular lodge quarters were in the [[BANK AND INSURANCE BUILDING]] at 909 Main Street. They were moved to 947 Main Street, and then to the Slattery home at 749 Locust Street. (7)

	[[Image:elksdoor.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]		[[Image:elksdoor.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]
	[[Image:elksPin.jpg\|right\|thumb\|350px\|]]		[[Image:elksPin.jpg\|right\|thumb\|350px\|]]
	[[Image:elkswindow.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]In 1914-1915, the Elks built a new lodge at the corner of 7th Street and Locust. Located across the street from the Roshek Building later [[CYCARE PLAZA]], the structure cost $120,000. A brilliantly colored glass dome, donated by [[HEEB, Anthony F.\|Anthony F.HEEB]] in 1914, rose over the Lodge Room and depicted the planets as they were when Dubuque Lodge 297 was formed. Four stained glass windows represented Charity, Brotherly Love, Justice and Fidelity. The door knobs were gold-plated and each featured an elk head and painted clock registering 11 hours--related to the ritual of the organization. In addition to dances, the arena featured wrestling matches including those of local favorite [[FENELON, Ken\|Ken FENELON]]. (8)		[[Image:elkswindow.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]In 1914-1915, the local organization of Elks built a new lodge at the corner of 7th Street and Locust. Located across the street from the Roshek Building later [[CYCARE PLAZA]], the structure cost $120,000. A brilliantly colored glass dome, donated by [[HEEB, Anthony F.\|Anthony F.HEEB]] in 1914, rose over the Lodge Room and depicted the planets as they were when Dubuque Lodge 297 was formed. Four stained glass windows represented Charity, Brotherly Love, Justice and Fidelity. The door knobs were gold-plated and each featured an elk head and painted clock registering 11 hours--related to the ritual of the organization. In addition to dances, the arena featured wrestling matches including those of local favorite [[FENELON, Ken\|Ken FENELON]]. (8) The local group that began with thirty charter members had grown by 1970 to 950. The organization was known locally for its annual Christmas basket program for needy families, sponsorship of a Girl Scout troop, and the donation of playground equipment to the City. (9)

			The building was remodeled from 1950-1951 with the removal of the porch roofs and columns. The $200,000 project also added air-conditioning and a complete renovation to the first floor. Membership was then 1,200. (10)

			The Elks Club building, once described in the Telegraph-Herald as "a handsome and imposing structure," was torn down in 1975. The Club relocated to the recently closed [[OLD-TIMERS' SUPPER CLUB]] building on John F. Kennedy RToad. The site became the home of the Clinton Federal Savings and Loan. In 2008 this white brick building became the location of the [[DUBUQUE MUSEUM OF ART]]. The building will be demolished to provide space for the organization's family-oriented campus. (11)

	~~It was torn down in 1975. In 2008 the site became the location of the [[DUBUQUE MUSEUM OF ART]]. (9)~~

	The local group that began with thirty charter members had grown by 1970 to 950. The organization was known locally for its annual Christmas basket program for needy families, sponsorship of a Girl Scout troop, and the donation of playground equipment to the City. (9)

	See: [[MANDOLIN CLUB]]		See: [[MANDOLIN CLUB]]
Line 61:		Line 63:

	9. "Elks Observe 75th Year of Service Here," ''Telegraph Herald,'' July 29, 1970, p. 21		9. "Elks Observe 75th Year of Service Here," ''Telegraph Herald,'' July 29, 1970, p. 21

			10. Day, Mike, Dubuque’s Elks Lodge Was a Downtown Landmark for 60 Years," Telegraph Herald, Online: https://www.telegraphherald.com/news/features/article_c322ad7c-f9e6-11ef-86e5-fb782ba94ec4.html

			11. Ibid.

Mike.Day at 23:02, 4 March 2025

2025-03-04T23:02:03Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 23:02, 4 March 2025
Line 16:		Line 16:
	[[Image:elksdoor.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]		[[Image:elksdoor.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]
	[[Image:elksPin.jpg\|right\|thumb\|350px\|]]		[[Image:elksPin.jpg\|right\|thumb\|350px\|]]
	[[Image:elkswindow.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]In 1914-1915, the Elks built a new lodge at the corner of 7th Street and Locust. Located across the street from the Roshek Building later [[CYCARE PLAZA]], the structure cost $120,000. A brilliantly colored glass dome, donated by [[HEEB, Anthony F.\|Anthony F.HEEB]] in 1914, rose over the Lodge Room and depicted the planets as they were when Dubuque Lodge ~~287~~ was formed. Four stained glass windows represented Charity, Brotherly Love, Justice and Fidelity. The door knobs were gold-plated and each featured an elk head and painted clock registering 11 hours--related to the ritual of the organization. In addition to dances, the arena featured wrestling matches including those of local favorite [[FENELON, Ken\|Ken FENELON]]. (8)		[[Image:elkswindow.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]In 1914-1915, the Elks built a new lodge at the corner of 7th Street and Locust. Located across the street from the Roshek Building later [[CYCARE PLAZA]], the structure cost $120,000. A brilliantly colored glass dome, donated by [[HEEB, Anthony F.\|Anthony F.HEEB]] in 1914, rose over the Lodge Room and depicted the planets as they were when Dubuque Lodge 297 was formed. Four stained glass windows represented Charity, Brotherly Love, Justice and Fidelity. The door knobs were gold-plated and each featured an elk head and painted clock registering 11 hours--related to the ritual of the organization. In addition to dances, the arena featured wrestling matches including those of local favorite [[FENELON, Ken\|Ken FENELON]]. (8)

	It was torn down in 1975. In 2008 the site became the location of the [[DUBUQUE MUSEUM OF ART]]. (9)		It was torn down in 1975. In 2008 the site became the location of the [[DUBUQUE MUSEUM OF ART]]. (9)

Randylyon at 00:29, 14 February 2025

2025-02-14T00:29:25Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 00:29, 14 February 2025
Line 18:		Line 18:
	[[Image:elkswindow.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]In 1914-1915, the Elks built a new lodge at the corner of 7th Street and Locust. Located across the street from the Roshek Building later [[CYCARE PLAZA]], the structure cost $120,000. A brilliantly colored glass dome, donated by [[HEEB, Anthony F.\|Anthony F.HEEB]] in 1914, rose over the Lodge Room and depicted the planets as they were when Dubuque Lodge 287 was formed. Four stained glass windows represented Charity, Brotherly Love, Justice and Fidelity. The door knobs were gold-plated and each featured an elk head and painted clock registering 11 hours--related to the ritual of the organization. In addition to dances, the arena featured wrestling matches including those of local favorite [[FENELON, Ken\|Ken FENELON]]. (8)		[[Image:elkswindow.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]In 1914-1915, the Elks built a new lodge at the corner of 7th Street and Locust. Located across the street from the Roshek Building later [[CYCARE PLAZA]], the structure cost $120,000. A brilliantly colored glass dome, donated by [[HEEB, Anthony F.\|Anthony F.HEEB]] in 1914, rose over the Lodge Room and depicted the planets as they were when Dubuque Lodge 287 was formed. Four stained glass windows represented Charity, Brotherly Love, Justice and Fidelity. The door knobs were gold-plated and each featured an elk head and painted clock registering 11 hours--related to the ritual of the organization. In addition to dances, the arena featured wrestling matches including those of local favorite [[FENELON, Ken\|Ken FENELON]]. (8)

	It was torn down in 1975. In 2008 the site ~~was~~ the location of the [[DUBUQUE MUSEUM OF ART]]. (9)		It was torn down in 1975. In 2008 the site became the location of the [[DUBUQUE MUSEUM OF ART]]. (9)

	The local group that began with thirty charter members had grown in 1970 to 950. The organization was known locally for its annual Christmas basket program for needy families, sponsorship of a Girl Scout troop, and the donation of playground equipment to the City. (9)		The local group that began with thirty charter members had grown by 1970 to 950. The organization was known locally for its annual Christmas basket program for needy families, sponsorship of a Girl Scout troop, and the donation of playground equipment to the City. (9)

	See: [[MANDOLIN CLUB]]		See: [[MANDOLIN CLUB]]

Randylyon at 00:27, 14 February 2025

2025-02-14T00:27:39Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 00:27, 14 February 2025
Line 15:		Line 15:

	[[Image:elksdoor.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]		[[Image:elksdoor.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]
	[[Image:elksPin.jpg\|~~left~~\|thumb\|~~250px~~\|]]		[[Image:elksPin.jpg\|right\|thumb\|350px\|]]
	[[Image:elkswindow.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]In 1914-1915, the Elks built a new lodge at the corner of 7th Street and Locust. Located across the street from the Roshek Building later [[CYCARE PLAZA]], the structure cost $120,000. A brilliantly colored glass dome, donated by [[HEEB, Anthony F.\|Anthony F.HEEB]] in 1914, rose over the Lodge Room and depicted the planets as they were when Dubuque Lodge 287 was formed. Four stained glass windows represented Charity, Brotherly Love, Justice and Fidelity. The door knobs were gold-plated and each featured an elk head and painted clock registering 11 hours--related to the ritual of the organization. In addition to dances, the arena featured wrestling matches including those of local favorite [[FENELON, Ken\|Ken FENELON]]. (8)		[[Image:elkswindow.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]In 1914-1915, the Elks built a new lodge at the corner of 7th Street and Locust. Located across the street from the Roshek Building later [[CYCARE PLAZA]], the structure cost $120,000. A brilliantly colored glass dome, donated by [[HEEB, Anthony F.\|Anthony F.HEEB]] in 1914, rose over the Lodge Room and depicted the planets as they were when Dubuque Lodge 287 was formed. Four stained glass windows represented Charity, Brotherly Love, Justice and Fidelity. The door knobs were gold-plated and each featured an elk head and painted clock registering 11 hours--related to the ritual of the organization. In addition to dances, the arena featured wrestling matches including those of local favorite [[FENELON, Ken\|Ken FENELON]]. (8)

Randylyon at 00:26, 14 February 2025

2025-02-14T00:26:49Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 00:26, 14 February 2025
Line 15:		Line 15:

	[[Image:elksdoor.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]		[[Image:elksdoor.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]
			[[Image:elksPin.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]
	[[Image:elkswindow.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]In 1914-1915, the Elks built a new lodge at the corner of 7th Street and Locust. Located across the street from the Roshek Building later [[CYCARE PLAZA]], the structure cost $120,000. A brilliantly colored glass dome, donated by [[HEEB, Anthony F.\|Anthony F.HEEB]] in 1914, rose over the Lodge Room and depicted the planets as they were when Dubuque Lodge 287 was formed. Four stained glass windows represented Charity, Brotherly Love, Justice and Fidelity. The door knobs were gold-plated and each featured an elk head and painted clock registering 11 hours--related to the ritual of the organization. In addition to dances, the arena featured wrestling matches including those of local favorite [[FENELON, Ken\|Ken FENELON]]. (8)		[[Image:elkswindow.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]In 1914-1915, the Elks built a new lodge at the corner of 7th Street and Locust. Located across the street from the Roshek Building later [[CYCARE PLAZA]], the structure cost $120,000. A brilliantly colored glass dome, donated by [[HEEB, Anthony F.\|Anthony F.HEEB]] in 1914, rose over the Lodge Room and depicted the planets as they were when Dubuque Lodge 287 was formed. Four stained glass windows represented Charity, Brotherly Love, Justice and Fidelity. The door knobs were gold-plated and each featured an elk head and painted clock registering 11 hours--related to the ritual of the organization. In addition to dances, the arena featured wrestling matches including those of local favorite [[FENELON, Ken\|Ken FENELON]]. (8)

← Older revision		Revision as of 00:27, 14 February 2025
Line 15:		Line 15:

	[[Image:elksdoor.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]		[[Image:elksdoor.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]
	[[Image:elksPin.jpg\|~~left~~\|thumb\|~~250px~~\|]]		[[Image:elksPin.jpg\|right\|thumb\|350px\|]]
	[[Image:elkswindow.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]In 1914-1915, the Elks built a new lodge at the corner of 7th Street and Locust. Located across the street from the Roshek Building later [[CYCARE PLAZA]], the structure cost $120,000. A brilliantly colored glass dome, donated by [[HEEB, Anthony F.\|Anthony F.HEEB]] in 1914, rose over the Lodge Room and depicted the planets as they were when Dubuque Lodge 287 was formed. Four stained glass windows represented Charity, Brotherly Love, Justice and Fidelity. The door knobs were gold-plated and each featured an elk head and painted clock registering 11 hours--related to the ritual of the organization. In addition to dances, the arena featured wrestling matches including those of local favorite [[FENELON, Ken\|Ken FENELON]]. (8)		[[Image:elkswindow.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]In 1914-1915, the Elks built a new lodge at the corner of 7th Street and Locust. Located across the street from the Roshek Building later [[CYCARE PLAZA]], the structure cost $120,000. A brilliantly colored glass dome, donated by [[HEEB, Anthony F.\|Anthony F.HEEB]] in 1914, rose over the Lodge Room and depicted the planets as they were when Dubuque Lodge 287 was formed. Four stained glass windows represented Charity, Brotherly Love, Justice and Fidelity. The door knobs were gold-plated and each featured an elk head and painted clock registering 11 hours--related to the ritual of the organization. In addition to dances, the arena featured wrestling matches including those of local favorite [[FENELON, Ken\|Ken FENELON]]. (8)

← Older revision		Revision as of 00:26, 14 February 2025
Line 15:		Line 15:

	[[Image:elksdoor.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]		[[Image:elksdoor.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]
			[[Image:elksPin.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]
	[[Image:elkswindow.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]In 1914-1915, the Elks built a new lodge at the corner of 7th Street and Locust. Located across the street from the Roshek Building later [[CYCARE PLAZA]], the structure cost $120,000. A brilliantly colored glass dome, donated by [[HEEB, Anthony F.\|Anthony F.HEEB]] in 1914, rose over the Lodge Room and depicted the planets as they were when Dubuque Lodge 287 was formed. Four stained glass windows represented Charity, Brotherly Love, Justice and Fidelity. The door knobs were gold-plated and each featured an elk head and painted clock registering 11 hours--related to the ritual of the organization. In addition to dances, the arena featured wrestling matches including those of local favorite [[FENELON, Ken\|Ken FENELON]]. (8)		[[Image:elkswindow.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]In 1914-1915, the Elks built a new lodge at the corner of 7th Street and Locust. Located across the street from the Roshek Building later [[CYCARE PLAZA]], the structure cost $120,000. A brilliantly colored glass dome, donated by [[HEEB, Anthony F.\|Anthony F.HEEB]] in 1914, rose over the Lodge Room and depicted the planets as they were when Dubuque Lodge 287 was formed. Four stained glass windows represented Charity, Brotherly Love, Justice and Fidelity. The door knobs were gold-plated and each featured an elk head and painted clock registering 11 hours--related to the ritual of the organization. In addition to dances, the arena featured wrestling matches including those of local favorite [[FENELON, Ken\|Ken FENELON]]. (8)