The Fraternal Order of Eagles was founded in 1898 by a group of Seattle theater owners, developing into a community service organization. The Sandusky
Aerie of Eagles, No. 444 was organized at a meeting at Link’s Hall on July 30.
1913. For several years, the local Eagles members met at the Odd Fellows’ Hall.
On April 27, 1930, ground was broken for a new Eagles building, at the
northwest corner of Washington Row and Wayne Street .
Alfred Schnurr was the general contractor for the building,
and Harold C. Parker was the supervising architect. The coal–fueled heating
system and modern plumbing equipment were supplied by Brohl and Appell. A
leading tinner in Sandusky ,
Jacob Wilken, did the sheet metal work for the new Eagles building, which
included downspouts, a sky light, ventilators and louvers. The latest type of
electric wiring was installed by Diamond S Electric, while the electrical
fixtures were installed by the Ohio Public Service Company. The Herb and Myers
Company furnished the lodge’s chairs, tables, and ceremonial altars. Several
lodge chairs were made from tan Morocco
leather. The lumber and mill work in the new Eagles home were furnished by the
Sandusky Sash Door and Lumber Company. The Mack Iron and Works provided stairs,
railings, grating and other iron items used in the new Eagles building.
The new Eagles home was dedicated on Sunday,
March 8, 1931. A parade commenced at 1:30 p.m., with Eagles from all over the
state of Ohio
in participation. Conrad H. Mann, Head of Insurance Department, was the main
speaker. Ritualistic ceremonies were conducted by the Degree Team of Akron
Aerie, No. 555. A public meeting was held at 8 p.m., with Deputy Grand Auditor H.J.
Berrodin, acting as toastmaster. Conrad Mann spoke again at the public meeting,
and entertainment was provided by the Fraternal Order of Eagles Quartette from Lorain , Ohio .
The building at 165 East Washington Row served as home to the Sandusky Aerie of
Eagles, No. 444 from 1931 until about 1951. From 1952 to 1958, the Eagles met in Sandusky
at 243 East Market Street .
By September, 1958, the Sandusky
Aerie of Eagles, No. 444 had another new home, this time located at 1235 West Perkins Avenue .
Pictured below are four members of the Sandusky Eagles, most
likely from the 1920s. The men are: Charles Simon, Charles Sinerson, Jacob
Wilken and Robert Rheinegger.
Visit the Sandusky Library Archives
Research Center
to view the dedication program from the opening of the Fraternal Order of
Eagles, Sandusky ,
Aerie NO. 444 in 1931, or to view historical newspaper articles about the
event.
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