Lincoln, NM

[Blake Bowden]

Many of you remember Lincoln, NM from Billy the Kid or the Lincoln County wars. One of the rivial factions actually had a Masonic Lodge upstairs. The Lodge is still in use, although they only meet once a year. Originally, the only way to access the Lodge room was via a Ladder which I assume was to keep non-Masons prying eyes out.



Inside the Murphy Building/Court House Masonic Lodge


You can see the ladder on the back of the building leading up to the Lodge.




Holy Bible

 

[Blake Bowden]

The East


Ballot Box


Front of the Store


Back


Hidden symbolism?

 

[Brent Heilman]

That's pretty cool. I will have to go there to try to check it out next time I head to NM to see family. Thanks Bro. Blake.

 

[cog41]

Great post!

I really like the old decor. Seems to have a different feel or atmosphere. Maybe I should say it has a different personality or character.

Another Great post indeed.

 

[Brother JC]

Some of our Lodge rooms still look that way...

There's a lot of Masonic history buried in the Lincoln County War. A gent from Britain was just here asking questions, learning about the "Santa Fe Ring" and it's tie-in with Billy.