JOHNSTOWN, COLORADO
On October 7, 1911, upon call of H. J. Parish, fourteen Master Masons of the Johnstown community assembled in his office for the purpose of establishing a Masonic Lodge in Johnstown. The association resulting from this meeting was active and on November 17, 1911, a dispensation was granted by the Grand Master. A charter was issued to Johnstown Lodge No. 140 on September 17,1912.
The regular order of business was carried on for several years until 1925 when it was decided to purchase a site for the location of a temple. After some delays the corner-stone was laid on August 25, 1927. This was a signal triumph for many of the members of the lodge who so unstintingly gave time and money to help construct the building and payoff the debts. For a time the secretary was paid 5 % of the dues collected and for several years no salary was paid to the secretary.
The dedication of the Temple took place on March 27, 1928. All Grand Lodge officers were present and spoke briefly.
On November 30, 1960, the membership stood at 149, a gratifying increase from the pioneer 14 whose courage pointed the way to yet another Masonic lodge.
