DENVER, COLORADO
Grand Master Vaile granted a dispensation to 43 Master Masons in Denver on January 15, 1925, to open and form a Lodge to be called George Washington Lodge U. D. This was one of four lodges that were granted dispensations at this time.
The Committee on Returns and Work reported that 22 regular communications were held, 20 petitions received, 18 elected, 2 rejected, 17 initiated, 16 passed, 16 raised, 12 examined on proficiency in Master Mason Degree. It recommended the bylaws be approved with changes and complimented the neatness of records.
Charter was granted to George Washington Lodge No. 161 with Brothers Joseph McHard Blee, Worshipful Master; William A. Simmons, Senior Warden; and Frank H. Weick, Junior Warden, with 57 names on the charter.
On September 28, 1925 Grand Master Mirick convened Grand Lodge in George Washington Masonic Hall and constituted and installed the officers of George Washington Lodge No. 161.
In 1960 George Washington moved into its own Masonic Temple at 1470 So. Holly, Denver.
The cornerstone was laid by Grand Master Carlton M. Rayon.
December 10, 1960. Membership now 582.
