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Knights of Pythias

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1864

Places

Languages Used

  • English

Found in 306 Collections and/or Records:

Ohio Knights of Pythias Home in Springfield, Illinois, 1914-1930

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: A1995-014-076
Scope and Contents

Photolithograph of the Ohio Knights of Pythias Home in Springfield, Illinois. The house is constructed of red brick with a white trim. The architecture resembles that of a castle. There are large towers and peaked roofs. In the foreground is a large lawn with an American flag flying. There are wide, white stone stairs that lead to the entrance

Dates: 1914-1930

Ohio Pythian Home in Springfield, Ohio, postcard, 1914-1930

 Item — Box 2
Identifier: A1987-201-001
Content Description

Photolithograph of the Knights of Pythias house in Springfield, Ohio in black and white. The Gothic-styled building is constructed of brick with large windows, a front porch, and ornate decorations.

Dates: 1914-1930

Order of Knights of Pythias pamphlet, undated

 Item — Box 3, Folder: 1
Identifier: A2012-038-008
Scope and Contents

Pamphlet entitled, "The Order of Knights of Pythias" which includes a declaration of principles, a history of the order, and descriptions of all its auxiliary groups.

Dates: undated

Oregon-Washington Pythian Home in Vancouver, Washington, postcard, 1930-1944

 Item — Box 2
Identifier: A1987-214-001
Content Description

Photolithograph of the Oregon-Washington Pythian home in Vancouver, Washington; The house is white with a blue trim and there is another home to the right. In the foreground is a circular driveway, trees, and flower beds

Dates: 1930-1944

Panorama depiction of the Columbia Highway postcard, circa 1916

 Item — Box 2
Identifier: A1987-232-001
Content Description

Color lithograph of a panoramic view of the Columbia highway in Portland, Oregon. Landmarks and roads are labeled as well as the river. On the back, there is the Knights of Pythias emblem and a description of the view on the front. It also announces that the Knights of Pythias convention will be held in Portland, Oregon in 1916 and gives a brief history of the city.

Dates: circa 1916

Past officer Cornelius F. Hendricks postcard, 1901-1907

 Item — Box 2
Identifier: A1995-041-006
Scope and Contents

Printed postcard of Cornelius F. Hendricks, with a caption that states he is "Totally blind, emblematically representting [sic] the following orders: Perkasie Lodge, No. 671, I. O. O. F., Mont Alto Lodge No. 246, K. of P., Amalfi Commandery, No. 392, A. & I. O. K. of M., and Col. Edwin Schall Post, Camp No. 92, S. of V."

Dates: 1901-1907

Portrait of a Man in His Knights of Pythias Hat, 1918-1930

 Item — Box 2
Identifier: A1995-014-077
Scope and Contents

Real photo of a man in the suit wearing a Knight of Pythias hat.

Dates: 1918-1930

Proposed Castle Hall for the Knight of Pythias Columbus, Ohio, postcard, circa 1910

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: A1987-100-001
Content Description

Photolithograph of the proposed Castle Hall for the Knight of Pythias in Columbus, Ohio. The site was suggested by Marriott & Allen architects from Columbus, Ohio. The site is at southeast corner of Long and Pearl Streets. The building is very tall with numerous windows and large store-front windows on the first level.

Dates: circa 1910

Pythian building in Denver, Colorado, postcard, 1915-1930

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: A1987-039-001
Content Description

Photolithograph of the exterior of the Knights of Pythias' temple in Denver, Colorado. The building is constructed of white brick with a glass first story. Each window has a small balcony.

Dates: 1915-1930