Code: ARROSWEL.JUN (use at 26 pica as front or back inside cover)

                  MASONIC TEMPLE, ROSEWELL, N.M.

     Roswell Lodge No. 18, Roswell, New Mexico, was chartered in
January of l890, and on January 27, l990, celebrated its 100th
Anniversary with a capacity banquet and colorful centennial
program.
     After occupying two different Lodge rooms on Main Street in
Roswell, an impressive two-story Lodge was erected at 4th and
Pennsylvania and dedicated in l909, three years before New Mexico
became a state in l912.  By l963 the Lodge had outgrown its
building, and new construction was started at 2803 West 4th.
     Under the guidance of Brother Frank M. Standhardt, deceased,
architect for the present Temple, many portions of the l909 Temple
were integrated into the modern structure.  In the foyer he placed
the six magnificent columns that graced the two porches of the
previous Temple.  To these he added original doors, paneling,
chandeliers and cherry wood furniture.  In addition, he designed
a permanent circular stairway used in the Fellowcraft Degree and,
for the Master's station in the East, an original mural depicting
the gates of King Solomon's Temple.
     Modern features such as theater-type seats, a large dining
room to seat 400, several meeting rooms and offices complete this
contemporary structure which is now valued at many times its
original $500,000 investment.  Dedicated on May 17, l964, the
Temple is the home of Roswell Lodge No. 18, Hondo Lodge No. 74,
Valley Daylight Lodge No. 79, Eastern Star, Beauceant, Rainbow
Girls and DeMolay.
     The year l990 not only marks the 100th year of the Lodge but
also the first year of the Roswell Masonic Heritage Trust, Inc. 
Its purpose is to create a permanent fund, the interest from which
cannot be used for any purpose but the operation and preservation
of this most beautiful and historic Masonic Temple.
[This is the first of an intended series of one-page, color-
illustrated articles on outstanding Masonic sites.  To feature your
Lodge or Temple, send photographs and text to The Scottish Rite
Journal office.]

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