Modifications: In 1915, two stories added to top of building. Between 1915 and 1940, Italianate details eliminated from exterior. After 1953, storefront alteration.
Height: Four story.
Walls: Brick.
Storefront: Brick and stone pilasters at corners, bronze display windows and transoms, transom glass painted, aluminum door system, wood doors and stone kneewall.
Windows: Wood 1/1 double hung windows, transoms at 2nd story.
Stylistic features: Brick corbeling as belt courses and along cornice, stone nameplate with “Masonic Temple” written on it.
Past Businesses
420 E Coolbaugh St
1884-1895 J.H. Merrill Wholesale Grocer (Both 420 & 422 E Coolbaugh St)
1886 Hall (2nd Story) (Both 420 & 422 E Coolbaugh St)
1896-1902 The Republican, W.W. Montgomery, Editor
1908-1914 Marble Works
1908 Lodging – 2nd Fl (Both 420 & 422 E Coolbaugh St)
1914 Hall – 2nd Fl (Both 420 & 422 E Coolbaugh St)
1915-1948 Masonic Lodge Hall – 2nd & 3rd Fl (Both 420 & 422 E Coolbaugh St)
1927 Express Office
1948 City Hall (Both 420 & 422 E Coolbaugh St & Basement)
422 E Coolbaugh St
1884-1895 J.H. Merrill Wholesale Grocer (Both 420 & 422 E Coolbaugh St)
1886 Hall (2nd Story) (Both 420 & 422 E Coolbaugh St)
1899 Furniture
1901-1902 W.L. Wilson’s Buggy Emporium
1908 Grocery Warehouse
1908 Lodging – 2nd Fl (Both 420 & 422 E Coolbaugh St)
1914 Hall – 2nd Fl (Both 420 & 422 E Coolbaugh St)
1914-1915 S.B. Breese Plumbing Store
1915-1948 Masonic Lodge Hall – 2nd & 3rd Fl (Both 420 & 422 E Coolbaugh St)
1926-1948 City Hall – 1st Fl & Basement
1930 American Railway Express Co.
1930 Comfort Station
1948 City Hall (Both 420 & 422 E Coolbaugh St & Basement)