Morrison Lodge, at 125 N. Mulberry St. in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, is a historic Arts and Crafts-style Masonic building. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.[1]

Morrison Lodge
Morrison Lodge is located in Kentucky
Morrison Lodge
Location121 N. Mulberry St., Elizabethtown, Kentucky
Coordinates37°41′41″N 85°51′30″W / 37.69472°N 85.85833°W / 37.69472; -85.85833 (Morrison Lodge)
Arealess than one acre
Built1913
Architectural styleArts and Crafts
MPSHardin County MRA
NRHP reference No.88001804[1]
Added to NRHPOctober 5, 1988

It is a three-story brick building built in 1913 on a stone foundation. It has a "hipped and monitor roof". Its eaves are supported by large paired brackets.

It was deemed "notable for its association with the Morrison Lodge, No. 76 F&AM and its architectural character. Morrison Lodge was chartered on August 26, 1823 and was one of the first chartered Masonic lodges in Kentucky. Early masters of the Masonic Lodge included Benjamin Helm [see Benjamin Helm House] and Governor John L. Helm. ... The building is Hardin County's best example of the commercial Arts and Crafts style and has retained its original detailing. Notable details include the large eave brackets, monitor roof and stained glass at the doorway windows. The building has not been altered since its construction and displays its original character."[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ Philip Thomason (December 2, 1986). "Historic Resources of Hardin County: Morrison Lodge (HDE-48)". National Park Service. Retrieved March 26, 2018. With two photos from 1983.
  3. ^ Philip Thomason (December 2, 1986). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Hardin County Multiple Resource Area - Partial Inventory". National Park Service. Retrieved March 26, 2018.