SCOTTISH RITE VALLEY OF OMAHA
First joined the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in 1840 then had in the interim joined a Masonic Lodge and become extremely active in the affairs of the organization, being elected Sovereign Grand Commander of the Scottish Rite's Southern Jurisdiction in 1859.
He remained Sovereign Grand Commander for the remainder of his life (a total of thirty-two years), devoting a large amount of his time to developing the rituals of the order. Notably, he published a book called Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry in 1871, of which there were several subsequent editions.
Omaha Valley
Since 1851 Scottish Rite has been a force in the Nebraska Masonic World. There was a strong Masonic movement in Omaha in the early 1900’s when the Masonic Building at 19th and Douglas and the Scottish Rite Masonic Center at 20th and Douglas (SRMC) were built, Job’s Daughters, Omaha Masonic Home for Boys (now Omaha Home for Boys) and Rainbow International were established here in Omaha. Even the second Chapter of DeMolay (now oldest) was charted on the second floor of the SRMC in that time frame.
In 1912 the members of the Omaha Valley of Scottish Rite broke ground for the new building. This magnificent neo-classical building covering approximately 47,000 square feet on four floors opened to the members in the fall of 1914. It has been the goal of the Leadership to keep the building in prestine condition. Starting in 2000 major renvoations have been done with plans for more in the future.
The Valley maintains the principles of the Scottish Rite by holding two impressive Reunions (initiation of new members) each year with ethical and moral lessons. Other goals established were to offer more social programs . Today we go to Broadway shows, wine and scotch tastings along with winery tours and golf outings. The annual spring and fall outings to the Papillion Gun Club are another highlight of the year.
Public availablity include the opportunities for rental by other non-profit organizations and individuals for use of the theater for plays or ceremoies and the ballroom for dinners or receptions.
Our address is 202 S 20th Street, the building is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Please stop in to see us. View our members profiles
Lincoln Valley
Lincoln Valley Scottish Rite was chartered February 1, 1885.
The Lincoln Scottish Rite Temple was constructed in 1916 and part of 1917 by Olson Construction Company from designs by Berlinghof and Davis, at a cost of approximately $80,000. The building was dedicated and occupied on February 22, 1917. The low rear (east) wing was added by Olson in 1923 at a cost of about $12,000, after designs by Davis and Wilson.
The Scottish RIte Temple “represents a distinctive architectural style or innovation” as one of Lincoln’s best and most ornate Neo-Classical Revival structures, in addition to being “the work of a craftsman whose individual work is significant” in the development of the city, through its design by Berlinghof and Davis.
The Valley maintains the principles of the Scottish Rite by holding two impressive Reunions (initiation of new members) each year with ethical and moral lessons. Other goals established were to offer more social programs . Today we go to the Lied Center, hold a Robert Burns Dinner and wine tastings.
Public availablity include the opportunities for rental by other non-profit organizations and individuals for use of the theater for plays or ceremoies and the ballroom for dinners or receptions.
Our address is 332 Centennial Mall South, one block north of the Nebrask State Capital. The building is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Please stop in to see us.
Hastings Valley
The Hastings Masonic Center is located at 411 N. Hastings Ave, Hastings NE 68901-5162
Alliance Valley
The Alliance Scottish Rite building is located at 123 W. 3rd Street, Alliance NE 69301
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