Oconomowoc Masonic Center

Oconomowoc Masonic Center (HMSJQ)

Location: Oconomowoc, WI 53066 Waukesha County
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Country: United States of America
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N 43° 6.846', W 88° 29.968'

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Built by Mississippi riverboat Captain John Scudder in 1895 as a summer residence it was locally known as "Scudder's cottage." Every room had a fireplace. Distinguished guests were Samuel Langhorne Clemens (Mark Twain), songwriter Alfred Robyn, composer Percieval Thorne, and local opera star William Wegener to name a few.

Sold to Kohl family (theater chain family) in 1920.

Acquired by Oconomowoc Lodge #42 F & AM in 1922.

The veranda on the West and South sides was removed.

The original narrow clapboard siding has been replaced.

The oval window in the triangular gable has survived.

It is the meeting place for all masonic groups in Oconomowoc.
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HM NumberHMSJQ
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Marker Number24-02
Year Placed1998
Placed ByWaukesha County Historical Society and funded by Oconomowoc Lodge #42 F & AM and the Harmony Club (Free Masons from the Oconomowoc area)
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Friday, October 24th, 2014 at 6:18am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16T E 378006 N 4774576
Decimal Degrees43.11410000, -88.49946667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 43° 6.846', W 88° 29.968'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds43° 6' 50.76" N, 88° 29' 58.08" W
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Area Code(s)262, 920
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 401 N Lake Rd, Oconomowoc WI 53066, US
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