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Knights of Pythias

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1864

Places

Languages Used

  • English

Found in 306 Collections and/or Records:

Exterior of the Knights of Pythias building in Indianapolis, Indiana, postcard, circa 1907

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: A1987-050-001
Content Description

Photolithograph with an undivided back, depicting the exterior of the Knights of Pythias Building in Indianapolis, Indiana. The building is constructed of gray brick with a curved front. There are numerous windows and on the top of the building is an American flag. There are many people walking on the street in the foreground.

Dates: circa 1907

Exterior of the Knights of Pythias building in Plainfield, Indiana, postcard, 1907-1914

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: A1987-051-001
Content Description

Lithograph of the exterior of the Knights of Pythias Hall in Plainfield, Indiana. The hall is constructed of brick with large windows that face the street. There are a few men standing outside of the building.

Dates: 1907-1914

Exterior of the Knights of Pythias Lodge in Huntington, Indiana, postcard, 1907-1914

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: A1987-059-001
Scope and Contents

Photolithograph of the exterior of the Knights of Pythias lodge in Huntington, Indiana. The building is constructed of stone with a large porch that wraps around the front of the building. A woman in a dark dress and large yellow hat is pictured on the corner, with sparse trees in the foreground.

Dates: 1907-1914

Federal Building and Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias in Indianapolis, Indiana, postcard, 1907-1914

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: A1987-045-001
Content Description

Photolithograph of the federal building in Indianapolis, Indiana with the Knights of Pythias building in the background. The federal building is made of stone with large pillars in the front and two statues on either side of the front entrances. There are people walking in the street and cars parked. The Knights of Pythias building in the background is constructed of gray stone or brick with numerous windows and an American flag on the roof.

Dates: 1907-1914

Fire at Knights of Pythias Block in Eastport, Maine, postcard, circa 1928

 Item — Box 2
Identifier: A1987-140-001
Content Description

Real photo postcard of the fire at Knights of Pythias in Easport, Maine in 1928. The sign on the store front reads "J. A. Ferris & Son, Caskets and Furniture." There are icicles on the telephone wires leading from the building. Many of the windows have been destroyed and the left section of the building is gone.

Dates: circa 1928

Fire at the Knights of Pythias Block in Eastport, Maine, postcard, circa 1928

 Item — Box 2
Identifier: A1987-139-001
Content Description

Real photo postcard of the fire at the Knights of Pythias block in Easport, Maine in 1928, showing the building in ruins.

Dates: circa 1928

First pin worn by Pythian Knights postcard, 1901-1907

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: A1987-142-001
Content Description

Lithograph of a design in navy blue with glitter that surrounds a small safety pin with the caption "First Pin Worn by Pythian Knights"

Dates: 1901-1907

Flag catalog with fraternal flags, circa 1901

 Item
Identifier: A2011-002-001
Scope and Contents

An illustrated catalog and price list with descriptions of flags, shields, bannerettes, and banners for United States, foreign countries. Flags and decorations of many fraternal organizations including Knights of Pythias, Ancient Order United Workmen, Elks, Eagles, Knights Templar, Maccabees and many more. It contains the society colors of fraternal organizations and begins with a detailed index

Dates: circa 1901

Flags and Decorations catalog, No. 27, 1896-1908

 Item
Identifier: A1983-025-002
Scope and Contents

This catalog contains flags, banners, draperies, and decorations of all kinds. The company caters to fraternal and Masonic societies as well as selling U.S. and international flags more generally.

Dates: 1896-1908