St. John's AF & AM Lodge, Tyler, Texas
historic place
In Tyler, Texas, you will find the St. John's AF & AM Lodge, also known as the Tyler Masonic Lodge. This historic building is located on West Front Street in Smith County. The structure was completed in 1932. It was designed by prominent Tyler architect T. Shirley Simons, Sr., in the Colonial Revival style, also referred to as Georgian Revival. The St. John's Lodge Number 53, the organization that built and occupies this site, has a longer history. It was chartered in 1849, making it Tyler's oldest Masonic lodge. The building served as a significant place for the lodge's meetings and social gatherings, supporting its community service programs. Recognized for its historical importance, the St. John's AF & AM Lodge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 6, 2005. This site stands as an example of the role fraternal organizations played in Tyler's community development.