Monday, May 13, 2019

Travis Simpkins Visits Aztlan Lodge No. 1 in Prescott, Arizona. The Oldest Masonic Lodge in Arizona

Theodore Gambogi, Travis Simpkins and Ken Davis. Aztlan Lodge No. 1. Prescott, Arizona

One of the highlights for me during this past week was visiting Aztlan Lodge No. 1, the oldest Masonic Lodge in Arizona. The Lodge has also long shared a space with the oldest Eastern Star Chapter in Arizona, Golden Rule Chapter No. 1. Constituted in 1866, Aztlan Lodge originally met in log cabins before constructing the beautiful 1907 Masonic building that still stands in downtown Prescott. When that building proved burdensome for the membership, the Lodge constructed a brand new facility in 1980. Much to their praise, they made the noble effort of re-creating an exact replica of the 1907 Lodge room. The result is spectacular. Despite being in a new building, you still have the feeling of stepping back in time over 100 years when entering. Thanks again to Ken Davis for the invite and tour.

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Aztlan Lodge No. 1. Prescott, Arizona. Grand Lodge of Arizona

Aztlan Lodge No. 1. Prescott, Arizona. Grand Lodge of Arizona

Aztlan Lodge No. 1. Prescott, Arizona. Grand Lodge of Arizona

Theodore Gambogi, Travis Simpkins and Ken Davis. Aztlan Lodge No. 1. Prescott, Arizona

Aztlan Lodge No. 1. Prescott, Arizona. Grand Lodge of Arizona

Aztlan Lodge No. 1. Prescott, Arizona. Grand Lodge of Arizona

Aztlan Lodge No. 1. Prescott, Arizona. Grand Lodge of Arizona

Aztlan Lodge No. 1. Prescott, Arizona. Grand Lodge of Arizona

Aztlan Lodge No. 1. Prescott, Arizona. Grand Lodge of Arizona

Aztlan Lodge No. 1. Prescott, Arizona. Grand Lodge of Arizona

Audie Murphy, 33°. World War II Soldier, Actor and Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Audie Murphy, 33°. World War II Soldier, Actor and Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
Illustrious Brother
Audie L. Murphy
( 1925 - 1971 )
First Lieutenant
United States Army
The Most Decorated American Combat Soldier
of World War II
Recipient of the Medal of Honor
Actor and Songwriter
Freemason
Member of North Hollywood Lodge No. 542
Scottish Rite Valley of Dallas, Texas
and Valley of Long Beach, California
Honorary 33rd Degree (Posthumous)

by Travis Simpkins 

Audie Murphy


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Audie Murphy, 33°. World War II Soldier, Actor and Freemason. To Hell and Back. by Travis Simpkins

Sunday, May 12, 2019

M.W. Gregory J. Scott. Grand Master. Grand Lodge of New Jersey. by Travis Simpkins

M.W. Gregory J. Scott. Grand Master. Grand Lodge of New Jersey. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait of
Most Worshipful
Gregory J. Scott
Grand Master
Grand Lodge of New Jersey
33rd Degree Freemason
Scottish Rite, NMJ
Past Master of Peninsula Lodge No. 99
Bayonne, New Jersey

Oil on Canvas
by Travis Simpkins



 Not Just a Man. A Mason.


M.W. Gregory J. Scott. Grand Master. Grand Lodge of New Jersey. by Travis Simpkins

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M.W. Gregory J. Scott. Grand Master. Grand Lodge of New Jersey. by Travis Simpkins