Odd Fellows Temple (Pasadena, California) Explained

Odd Fellows Temple
Location:120 N. El Molino Ave., Pasadena, California
Coordinates:34.1481°N -118.1366°W
Built:1933
Architect:Gordon, Kenneth
Architecture:Spanish Colonial Revival
Added:August 1, 1985
Refnum:85001682

The Odd Fellows Temple in Pasadena, California is a historic building that was built in 1933 at 175 N. Los Robles Ave. The temple served as a meeting place for Odd Fellow Lodge No. 324, the Pasadena branch of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows established in 1885. Pasadena architect Kenneth Gordon designed the building; its design incorporates the Spanish Colonial Revival and Mediterranean Revival styles. The temple is the only Spanish Colonial Revival building in Pasadena which was built for a fraternal organization.[1] It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1985.

It is a large building but was nonetheless moved in 1987, after its NRHP listing, to 120 N. El Molino Avenue.[2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Long. Marget E.. [{{NRHP url|id=85001682}} National Register of Historic Places Inventory - Nomination Form: Odd Fellows Temple]. Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service. May 10, 2013. Richard J. Sicha. August 9, 1983.
  2. Web site: America Lodge #385: About Us . America Lodge #385.
  3. News: Temple Makes a Parade by Itself. Los Angeles Times. February 26, 1987.