DENVER, COLORADO
On December 21, 1948, a dispensation was issued by Most Worshipful Grand Master Stuart Krebs to 33 Master Masons, most of whom were young men and former members of the Order of DeMolay. They felt the need of a Masonic Lodge where they might continue the companionship of former years.
After receiving the dispensation they started to work immediately holding 22 communications, receiving 18 petitions. They initiated, passed and raised all 18 petitioners before Grand Lodge in 1949. The Grand Lodge Committee on Charters and Dispensations, after inspecting the reports, bylaws and records of Jacques DeMolay U. D. recommended a charter be granted as Jacques DeMolay Lodge No. 171. A charter was granted by Most Worshipful Master Edwin J. Wittelshofer on September 14, 1949. The names of 43 brethren appeared thereon.
On September 26, 1949 a special session of the Grand Lodge was convened by Most Worshipful GrandMaster Edwin J. Wittelshofer for the purpose of constituting and installing the officers of Jacques DeMolay Lodge No. 171.
Membership as of November 30,1960 127
