Masonic Home of Missouri History

The Masonic Home of Missouri is incorporated and over $35,000 is raised at the Grand Encampment of the Knights Templar held in St. Louis.

The Masonic Home is dedicated (June 15) and the first resident arrives — a 12-year-old girl (July 12).

A devastating cyclone struck St. Louis causing considerable damage across the city including the Masonic Home.

The Order of the Eastern Star builds a chapel for the residents.

St. Louis World’s Fair was held just down the street from the Home. For education and entertainment purposes, the Home fundraises to give some of the residents an opportunity to visit the fair.

On March 12th, the Cornerstone of the Hospital was laid. This facility would provide space and equipment for both surgical and medical treatment.

The Administration and Children’s Building opens and the original home structure is removed.

The Order of the Eastern Star builds a playground for the children.

The Jacob Lampert Memorial Pool is built for the children.

A new OES Chapel is dedicated on the Delmar Campus in St. Louis, replacing the original.

The Home reached its largest resident population in its history — 451 children, men and women.

New Women’s Building is opened.

A 10-story residence hall and hospital is opened.

The last child leaves the Masonic Home and the orphanage closes.

June 27th, the Western Unit, an assisted living facility, opened in Kansas City.

The Delmar property is sold in St. Louis, Life Care ends, and the Outreach Program begins.

The groundbreaking for the Masonic Complex in Columbia, housing the offices of the Masonic Home, the Grand Lodge, and the Missouri Masonic Museum & Library.

The Creating-A-Partnership Program and Children’s Outreach Program begin, allowing the Masonic Home to start helping children again.

Missouri Masonic Museum is completed.

As the scope of services continues to expand, the Masonic Home has strategically restructured its Outreach efforts into clear, mission-driven pillars. Today, these pillars: Financial Assistance, Partnerships, and Resources & Recognition — guide our work and help ensure programs remain focused, sustainable, and responsive to the evolving needs of those we serve.