I.O.O.F. Lodge
505 20th St., Galveston, TXLocation of Galveston I. O. O. F. (Odd Fellows Lodge) since 1910-11. Still used for that purpose. Built by C.F. Rhode who bought the property in about 1894. C.F. Rhode & Co., proprietors of Island City Cigar Factory, were listed at this address in the 1899-1900 directory. The building was remodeled for lodge room purposes on the second floor for $5,000, according to a 1910 newspaper account.
The building has a long-term association with the fraternal organization. corner anchor to the commercial row that faces the Grand Opera House.
Listed in National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
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