•    The Charter for East San Diego Masonic Lodge #561 was granted on June 22, 1923 by the Grand Lodge of California; Most Worshipful Brother William A. Sherman, Grand Master.

 

•    Worshipful Brother Walter L. Kirby installed First Master of E.S.D.

 

•    Brothers George Russell and Fred Lane installed as Senior and Junior Wardens, respectively.

 

•   Original Lodge location; corner of 43rd Street and University Ave.

 

•   Groundbreaking Ceremonies - November 5, 1972 for E.S.D. Masonic Temple ~ 7849 Tommy Drive; Brother Donald F. Craig, Master.

 

•   50yr Cornerstone - August 11, 1973; Ceremony led by Most Worshipful Brother William H. Price, Grand Master; Brother Donald S. Young, Master.