A Piece of Lodge No. 43 History, Available to Our Members
As part of Lodge No. 43’s relocation from the Lancaster Masonic Center, a thorough review of all physical assets in the building was conducted. Our distinctive carved Fellowcraft chairs and upholstered settee benches received special consideration during this review. Given their age, it was determined that they are no longer the preferred seating option for regular Lodge use — the chairs have become fragile with time, and the benches, likewise, are showing the wear one would expect of antique furniture of their kind.
The Lodge will retain three benches and ten of the Fellowcraft chairs as part of our historical collection. The remaining chairs and benches are now being offered to our members, to hold as treasures in their own homes for generations to come.
What’s Available
2nd Degree Carved Wooden Fellowcraft Chairs — $250.00 each
Limited to one chair per brother, offered while supplies last on a first-come, first-served basis.
Antique Wooden Benches — with blue upholstery, back and arm rests, available in two sizes:
3-Seat Bench — $300.00
4-Seat Bench — $350.00
There is no limit on the number of benches you may request. If requests exceed what’s available, all bench requests will be reviewed in early August and an equitable distribution will be made.
How to Reserve Furniture
Please submit your request using our online reservation form below.
Deadline: August 1
Please submit your request by August 1. Chair requests will continue to be honored first-come, first-served as they arrive. Bench requests received by August 1 will be reviewed together shortly after that date to ensure a fair distribution if we have more requests than benches available.
How to Complete Your Purchase
After submitting the form, you’ll receive a confirmation email with an attached reservation summary. To finalize your purchase:
Print the confirmation page.
Write a personal check for the total amount due.
Place both the confirmation page and your check in an envelope.
Mail the envelope to the Lodge Secretary.
Make checks payable to: “Lodge No. 43, F. & A. M.”
Mail to: Lodge No. 43 Bro. James M. Stephens, P.M. PO Box 10023 Lancaster, PA 17605
Questions?
If you have any questions or concerns about this offering, your reservation, or payment, please contact our Secretary, Bro. Jim Stephens, at (717) 618-9917, or check your email for the full announcement.
Thank you for helping preserve a piece of Lodge No. 43’s history.
Reservation Form
Completing the form does not guarantee your purchase — it only indicates what you would like to buy. Your order is officially recorded only once the Secretary receives your personal check in the mail, processed strictly in the order checks are received.
Prefer to reserve by phone instead? Call the Lodge Secretary, Bro. Jim Stephens, directly at (717) 618-9917.