Odd Fellows
by Joan Carroll
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Odd Fellows
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Joan Carroll
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Photograph - Digital Photograph
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Learn something new every day....I had never heard of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows until I saw this old building. The Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) is a global altruistic and benevolent fraternal organization derived from the British Oddfellows service organizations of the 17th century. There are a number of explanations of the origin of the name � for example, In 17th century England, it was odd to find people organized for the purpose of giving aid to those in need and of pursuing projects for the benefit of all mankind. Those who belonged to such an organization were called "Odd Fellows". The word "Independent" in the organization's name was given by the English parent organization as part of the chartered title of the new North American chapter. The Independent Order of Odd Fellows was founded on the North American Continent in Baltimore, Maryland, on April 26, 1819 when Thomas Wildey and four members of the Order from England instituted Washington Lodge No. 1. This lodge received its charter from Manchester Unity of Odd Fellows in England.
FEATURED PHOTO, Urban Images group, 6/17/14
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May 23rd, 2014
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