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9 unusual facts about Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks


110 Livingston Street

The building was designed by the architectural firm McKim, Mead & White, and was built in 1926 to serve as the headquarters for the Elks organization, including amenities such as a pool, banquet hall, and bowling alleys.

Cheryl Bentyne

At the encouragement of her mother she joined her father's Dixieland and swing band, performing weekends at the local Elks Lodge.

Cristóbal, Colón

In 1907 the Cristóbal Women's Club was founded and fraternal orders for men, including Masonic and Elks lodges were active.

Donnie Brooks

There was a special memorial service and rockabilly show in his honor on Sunday, March 26, 2007 at the Elks Lodge in Burbank, California.

Dr. David J. Loring Residence and Clinic

When Dr Loring died in 1914, his Washington Street home and office was sold to Dr J. R. Pagin, who sold it to the Elks Club in 1924.

ECW Crossing the Line

Crossing the Line was a professional wrestling pay-per-view event held by Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), which took place on February 12, 1999 at the Elks Lodge in Queens, NY.

Glen Springs

The Elks Lodge #990 purchased the property and swimming was not permitted.

John Calderwood

In 1897, Calderwood was one of 37 men who formed the Victor Elks Lodge, No. 367.

The Murphy House

In 1902 the Elks social club bought the house to use as their lodge and maintained it until 1967.


Edward J. Patten

After politics, he continued to remain active in the various organizations he belonged to, such as the NAACP, Eagles, Elks, Kiwanis, Knights of Columbus, and Moose International.

George B. Zimpelman

He served as a Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress delegate and later served as Colonel on Gen. Sul Ross' (later Texas governor) staff; was postmaster at Austin four years during President Cleveland's administration, and again served a four-year term under President Roosevelt, he was a member of the Knights Templar; of the Elks Lodge; and of the John B. Hood Camp of Confederate Veterans.

Millard F. Caldwell

During his life, Caldwell was a member of the Newcomen Society, Freemasons, Shriners, Elks, and Knights of Pythias.

Royal S. Copeland

Copeland was a member of several honor societies and fraternal organizations, including the Pi Gamma Mu, international honor society in social sciences, which he served in various positions, Delta Kappa Epsilon, the New York Athletic Club, the National Democratic Club, the Elks, the Freemasons, the Knights Templar, the Shriners, the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, and the Sons of the American Revolution.


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