WINDSOR, COLORADO
Dispensation for Windsor Lodge was signed by Grand Master George A. Kimball on June 23, 1887, with Brothers J. W. Kendrick as W. M., W. M. Dickerson as S. W. and H. F. McNeil as J. W. Collins Lodge No. 19 assisted in the formation of the Lodge.
The first candidate to receive the degrees was A. J. Rowe. On October 29th , The Grand Lodge granted the charter with the same three brothers as the principal officers. For the next ten years the Lodge met in the upper rooms of the building which belonged to Brother H. F. McNeil. The U. S. Postoffice was on the main floor at that time. During this period 42 candidates were made brothers.
During the next ten year period the city grew and so did the Lodge. 52 candidates received their degrees and were added by affiliation. During this period the new Temple was purchased and the old building was sold.
From 1908 through 1917, 95 more candidates became Masons and 6 more by affiliation. The Eastern Star Chapter and the Royal Arch Chapter worked together very closely and assisted materiaily in paying off the indebtedness and by 1917 the Temple was free from debt.
During the depression years, No. 69 reacted to the conditions of the times.
Brother G. H. Frye holds a rather unique record in that he was elected treasurer 30 straight years. Brother G. B. Teller, one of our Past Masters was elected secretary for 21 consecutive years beginning with the year 1917.
Membership, 1960 106
