![]() In the plentiful times, as well as in lean times, the Hoboken Elks have been able to maintain their original address. Today, only the Hoboken Elks Lodge remains active and in their original location. As the demographics of Hoboken changed, membership at fraternal organizations was no longer sufficient to support the buildings. There were Masonic Temples, an Odd Fellows Lodge, a VFW and an American Legion Post. The City of Hoboken, at one time, hosted many fraternal organizations and their buildings. Assorted charitable and civic projects are affiliated with the Hoboken Elks including a Little League team and a Boy Scout troop. The United Cerebral Palsy Chapter of Hudson County currently occupies the space that once housed the clinic. From the early 1920’s through the 1960’s, the lodge hosted a “Handicapped Children’s” clinic that provided physical therapy and vocational training. Volunteers and lodge members prepared bandages for our troops on the battlefields of Europe. The lodge became a Red Cross bandage preparation site during World War I. Over the years, the Hoboken Elks Lodge has served as a center for the various charitable projects. Bowling alleys were added as the lodge expanded their facilities. The new lodge building included a meeting room designed to Grand Lodge specifications, a gymnasium, a game room with card and billiard tables, and a first class restaurant for members and their families. It was regarded as one of the finest lodge buildings in the nation. The new Hoboken Elks Lodge building was completed and dedicated on June 16, 1906. Work by local craftsmen progressed at a rapid pace. Fallon presided over the cornerstone installation ceremony that included remarks by Arthur C. Hoboken Lodge #74 would become a model for many of the new lodges now being founded in smaller cities across the nation. The design of the facilities and meeting room in particular, were carefully monitored by the Grand Lodge. The plans did not include the hotel or lodging facilities that were common in lodge buildings of the era. It would be a building that was designed for membership activities and lodge affairs. The lodge facility would be unique in its day. Demarest garnered over $15,000 for the building fund. In 1894, the generosity and determination of the early members enabled the lodge to secure property at 1005 Washington Street. In the late 1800’s, the cost of property in Hoboken presented a financial challenge. As membership grew and the lodge prospered, members dedicated their efforts to the task of finding a suitable location for a lodge building. In its early stages, the Hoboken Lodge met at Cronheim’s Theater and in the clubrooms of the Quartette Club. Gross was elected as the first Exalted Ruler of Hoboken Elks Lodge #74. Under the guidance of local musicians Charles Greer, a member of the Syracuse Lodge #31, and Rounsville Williams of Providence Lodge #14, the Hoboken Elks were established. In 1888, the Robert Wareing Benevolent Association, a local civic and fraternal organization in Hoboken, petitioned the Elks to become a lodge. Many of the early lodge buildings were first class hotels and catered to the needs of the visiting Elk members. Within twenty years, Elks lodges were found in most major cities of the United States. Dedicated to the principals of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity, the Elks prospered. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks was formally organized in February of 1868 in New York City. This email address is being protected from spambots. We offer a Dining Room, Bingo (open to the public) on Wednesday nights, and a picnic grove with horseshoes pits.Ĭreated and Maintained by Dan Boesman, PER Our Lodge is open to local, state and national members. Our location allows you to easily visit our lodge on your way to or from Atlantic City or one of the many attractions, resorts and entertainment centers in southern New Jersey. We are steps away from the beaches of Long Beach Island. We have over 800 members, are located in southern New Jersey shore ares, about 25 miles north of Atlantic City. The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) Lodge #2340 proudly provides community service and charitable events that include programs for our youth, care of the needy, Veterans Services, furtherance of Americanism and other Benevolet activities. Welcome to our Website, I hope you find it useful and helpful. ![]()
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