NANAIMO MASONIC BUILDING SOCIETY

The Nanaimo Masonic Building Society was formed in the late 1990 by brethren from Nanaimo Lodge No. 110 and Doric Lodge No. 18.  This building was then purchased in 1992 and both Lodges opened meetings in September of that year, with Nanaimo Lodge having adopted the Canadian Ritual, and Doric Lodge, the Ancient American Ritual.

This hall was built in 1951, by the members of the Mormon Church, who were residents here for over 30 years.  The Kirkwood Dance Academy purchased the building in 1981, and the Nanaimo Masonic Building Society made the final purchase in 1992.

Besides the two Masonic Lodges, several concordant bodies and associated Masonic organizations make this building their home.  These include the Colville Lodge of Perfection Scottish Rite, Keystone Chapter No. 8 Royal Arch Masons, Crescent Chapter No. 10 Order of the Eastern Star, the Nanaimo & District Shrine Club No. 10, the Morooco Shrine Band, Jobs Daughters’ Bethel No. 11 and Daughters of the Nile.

This building has been made available for numerous activities and community events.  A neighbourhood garage sale raised funds for local media advertising, and the building has been occupied for marriages, funerals, birthday parties, and wedding anniversaries.

The building is designated as a neighbourhood action point in the event of local emergencies and disaster.