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Jefferson Lodge breaks ground on new masonic temple
Breaking ground on the new Jefferson Lodge temple are (l-r) Nick Acord, worshipful master-elect; Ron Ferraro, grand master of the Masons of Delaware; Sen. Russ Huxtable, D-Lewes; Rep. Stell Parker Selby, D-Milton; Mark Schaffer, Sussex County Council; Eric Evans, president of the Hall Company; and Walter Hopkins, chairman of the building committee. TED PFIRRMANN PHOTOS
June 19, 2024
Members of Masonic Lodge No. 15, also known as Jefferson Lodge, along with families, guests and dignitaries, met June 16 in a field on Sweetbriar Road, just north of Route 9, to break ground on a new lodge building, marking a significant milestone for the local masonic community.
The new building is set to replace the current lodge on Second Street in Lewes, which has served members since June 27, 1849. The masons are eagerly anticipating the enhanced space to continue their work with a design that combines classic masonic architectural elements with state-of-the-art facilities.
The 7-acre tract of land that will house the new masonic temple was donated to the masons by Walter Hopkins.
The future home of Jefferson Lodge is on Sweetbriar Road, just north of Route 9.
A diorama of the new temple was built and presented by Master Mason O. Jay Jiminez.
A close-up of the plaque tells a little about the temple.
Vernon Hanby and Eric Evans are working the grill for attendees.
The members and families of Jefferson Lodge.
Howard Rothstein gets some strawberry cheesecake ice cream from Cheryl Tilton of the Hopkins Farm Creamery.
Walter Hopkins, who donated the land, found out at the groundbreaking that he’s the chairman of the building committee.
