Cornerstone laying

An address about Freemasonry's principles and purposes, given by Godlove S. Orth at Lafayette, Indiana on November 1, 1871, "on the occasion of laying the corner stone of the new Masonic hall of Perry Lodge No. 37, F. and A.M." Included with the address are letters written to and by Godlove S. Orth about publishing his speech.

Broadside in reverse, probably a proof copy, dated June 7, 1825. It certifies that Grand Master John Abbot of Massachusetts and General Lafayette lay the corner stone to the Bunker Hill Monument in memory of those that fought for the cause of their country on June 7, 1775

Parade instructions for the ceremonies of laying the cornerstone of the Masonic Fraternity Temple in Chicago, Ill.

Christmas ceremonial and cornerstone program. Dated December 20, 1924. This festive holiday program petitions each Noble of Al Malaikah Temple to "make your Temple a Christmas present" in the form of a new candidate. Includes a panoramic photograph from the cornerstone ceremony for Al Malaikah Temple, which was laid by the Grand Lodge of California.

Photograph from a book of the cornerstone laying of the Masonic Temple, Salem, Massachusetts, on June 24, 1915.

Masonic Programme of Formation, March and Corner Stone Ceremonies, on the Occasion of Laying the Corner Stone of the New State Capitol. Dated October 2, 1873. This program created by the Grand Lodge of Michigan commemorates the corner stone laying of the new state capitol building at Lansing, Michigan. Includes a schedule of events and instructions to participants.

Handwritten extract, "Laying the Cornerstone of New Ark [Neward]Academy" from the Gazette of the United States, published in Philadelphia, July 4, 1792. Excerpt dated 1856. The cornerstone was laid with Masonic rites. Master of St. John's Lodge addressed the President and Governors of Academy of Newark. Includes transcription of inscription of the foundation stone.

Program for Masonic Peace Memorial Ceremony of Laying of the Foundation Stone by Field Marshal H. R. H. the Duke of Connaught, K. G., Grand Master. The ceremony takes places at Royal Albert Hall, London. The program includes illustration of building, Order of Procedure, address of the Grand Master, prayer by the Grand Chaplain, song, hymns, and national anthem

Four page news bulletin announcing train service (Rome, Watertown, and Odgensburg RR) to Utica, NY for the occasion of the laying of the corner stone of the new Masonic home, on Thursday, May 21, 1891. News bulletin includes schedules and fares for trains, hotel and restaurant information, and description of the Masonic event and the city of Utica.