Blog

  • Lodge 43 Historical Archives

    The historical records of Lodge 43 have been well documented in a variety of formats. These records exist both in printed published books, and more importantly in the actual records […]

  • The William Teffit Schwarz Ceiling Mural Alternative

    Lodge 43’s history of the John Bagattin renovations and painting of the ceiling mural of the Old Lodge Room in the Penn Square Market House has been well documented. It […]

  • Masonic Magic Lantern

    Since the dawn of Freemasonry, men have gathered in lodges seeking to learn our highest principles and become better men. While our teachings have been left largely unchanged over time, […]

  • Lodge 43 – Einolf Museum Antique Officer Chairs

    Blog post by Bro. Nathaniel Gilchrist, PM The recent Spring 2024 issue of the Scottish Rite quarterly magazine, “The Northern Light” featured an interesting historical article on various Masonic “Master” […]

  • A Pictorial Tour of the Old Lodge Hall

    The Market House 1933, Lodge No. 43 F&AM – Lancaster, PA Preface Prior to the 1930’s there are no available pictures of the interior of the Old Lodge Room built […]

  • James Buchanan Statue Update

    Exciting News from Masonic Lodge No. 43! We are thrilled to announce that the James Buchanan statue (at Buchanan Park) has received a much-needed makeover! Thanks to the meticulous efforts […]