The Washoe House Helped End the Civil War

The Washoe House Helped End the Civil War

The towns of Santa Rosa and Petaluma nearly went to battle against each other during the Civil War. After the Santa Rosa Democrat intimated that Lincoln’s assassination may have been a “good event,” Petaluma’s armed troops had even gathered to invade Santa Rosa to burn down the newspaper office there.

Working Tools

Working Tools

How many of us have watched a sculptor at work and compared his labor to Freemasonry? The sculptor takes a piece of wood or a block of stone and studies it. Finally, he finds the key to release the beauty in it, and he begins to work.

From the Hall (August)

From the Hall (August)

Brethren: In July the board approved the carpet for the stairs, landings, 3rd floor “fan” room and the family room. This project will take place in October when the weather is a bit cooler. We had a work party on the 23rd. We had several projects to do, as we do...
From the East (August)

From the East (August)

Greetings Brethren! I certainty hope you enjoyed your month off and spent it with family and friends.  August is degree month!  We have a first degree for Mr. Sonnenberg coming up on August 11, and I have it on good authority that we will get to enjoy the long form...