In 1999, following the Masonic Home’s move into its newly built quarters, immediately behind the original structure, the emptied building with its 1980s remodel, has the air of faded glory. This is the reception desk alongside the front entry.

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The ramp to the second floor as it looked in 1999, after the Masonic Home had moved out.

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Central stairway to the basement, and some carbonated refreshment, 1999.

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This bit of 1980s remodeling, separating the front entry from the dining room, was “undone” as part of McMenamins’ 1999-2000 renovation.

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Artist Cathie Joy Young, who created numerous paintings as part of McMenamins’ renovation of the Masonic Home, stands in the basement hallway displaying a remnant she found from the Masons’ 77-year occupation of the building.

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Paul Shrock, a native of Milwaukie, Oregon, was one of the many residents of the Masonic Home who moved from the original building to the new Jennings-McCall facility built just to the north. Though modest by nature, Paul could be coaxed into recalling his days as a celebrated World War II combat photographer.

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A typical view of a residential wing of the Masonic Home, prior to 1999.

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