3 results for tag: fraternal organizations

1924 108 College Ave

The building we see today was erected in 1924 as a two-story addition to the Masonic building facing 1st Street. The ground floor and basement were built to house the Cheney Free Press newspaper office, while the second floor was laid out for the Mason’s and Eastern Star lodge functions. Click to read the full story on StoryMaps.

1890 – Pomeroy Building 407 – 411 1st Street

Called the Pomeroy Building or Moose Hall, this two-story building was erected in 1890 by Dr. Francis A. Pomeroy with partner and first tenant, George Gale Mobley, a general merchandise vendor. The timing was fortuitous, for when the Cheney Normal School was destroyed by fire in August 1891, the newly completed building had space on the second floor to accommodate some of its classes. Click Read More to view the story.  

1904 Odd Fellows Building

The Odd Fellows building was dedicated by Cheney Lodge #21 on December 4, 1904.