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Photolithograph of the exterior of the Elks Club in Creston, Iowa. The building is brick, with a stucco second story, and a front porch. In the foreground is a black car.

Photochrome of the exterior of the Elks' Lodge in Somerville, New Jersey. The building is in the background with three cars in the foreground. The building is stone with a large tower and Gothic style windows.

Photolithograph postcard of the exterior of the Elks home in Paterson, New Jersey. The building is made of stone. The first story is gray and the second story is yellow/off-white. The windows are ornately decorated. There are three people standing on the corner of the building. In the upper right of the postcard is an elk head.

Photolithograph of the exterior of the Elks' temple in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The building is brick with a white trim and numerous windows.

Photolithograph of the exterior of the Elks building in Newburgh, New York. The building is circular and constructed from stone with numerous windows and two staircases that lead to the entrance. Engraved on the top of the building is "B.P.O Elks"

Photolithograph of the exterior of the Elks home in Buffalo, New York. In the foreground is a statue of an Elk. The building is white with a green trim. The front porch has a sign that reads "B.P.O.E"

Real photograph of the exterior of the Elks home in Batavia, New York. The architecture is Gothic style with large windows and multiple stories. The front porch has a sign that states "B.P.O.E" for the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.

Paperstock postcard on which the history of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks and Columbus Lodge, No. 37, is printed

Photolithograph postcard of the exterior of the Elks temple in Cincinnati, Ohio. The building is constructed of brick with a stone first story and trim. On top of the building, the American flag is flying.