 | Clarenville Masonic Lodge No. 23Ancient Free & Accepted Masons |
The Clarenville Shrine-Masonic Center was the first building to be shared by both the shriners and the masons in North America. The old railway station building was bought by the Shriners from the Clarenville Town Council for a nominal fee. It was then taken on as a conservation project when they outgrew their former building and realized that the old train station was probably doomed to demolition if someone didn't step in to give it a new lease on life. Now the building serves not only as a Shrine-Masonic Center but is also home to the Clarenville Historic Society. "Freemasonry is a fraternal organization, dedicated to the building of character among men through the teaching and practice of the principles of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth, in all its undertakings. Its members adhere to a belief in a Supreme Being, high moral standards, and conformance to the laws of the country of their residence " Gracious recipients of "Lodge of the Year Award - 2004" | |