From 1866 to Today...

​Constructed in 1866, and rebuilt in 1896 following a fire, with a large front addition featuring the very recognizable stained glass windows added in 1920 - this building holds over a century of history and unique secrets. 

It was built as a Congregational Church and welcomed community members for decades as the small town of Geneva incorporated into a Village in 1866, and as the town purchased their first fire engine in 1874. 

The Masons bought it in the 1950’s and operated it as Masonic Lodge #334 until about 2020. The Masons hand dug and built a basement level adding a dining hall and kitchen and a few other modern luxuries including wide sweeping stairs from the front entryway and restrooms.   

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Strange Discoveries....

As we cleaned and cleared the building floor by floor, there were a ton of interesting discoveries! 

From a backlit waterfall picture hardwired into the wall and fully melted candle stubs in a closet to a secret passage behind a hidden panel and a locked vault in the basement, to vintage leather boxing gloves hidden in an attic and even a pully system for raising and lowering sanctuary lights. 

​Look for photos and details in coming stories!