SALMO MASONIC HALL

The property on which the present lodge stands was bought by Brother Donaldson and Brother Hansen from a Brother Clark in Portland, Oregon. As it was to be used for a Masonic Building, he gave a very favourable price. Planning of the new building by Brother Donaldson began in 1950 while actual construction was in 1953 and 1954. On May 15, 1954, the Grand Master Most Worshipful Brother William A. Curran, laid the cornerstone in a most colourful ceremony attended by about 200 Brethren. He was assisted by Most Worshipful Brother J.H.N. Morgan, the Grand Secretary and 6 other Grand Lodge officers. A banquet in the new Salmo High School concluded a most successful event. The Brethren moved in on June 4, 1954. W. Brother J. Pargeter was the first Worshipful Master in their new home.

Salmo is billed as "The Home of the Stone Murals" as it hosts several large murals, all beautifully done as mosaics of various colours of stone. In keeping with this theme, the Masonic Insignia on the building is done as a stone mural.

Today the Lodge meets on the 2nd floor on the 3rd Friday of each month, while the main floor is used for commercial rental space.