needed the funds. In 1927 a donation was made by Corinthian Lodge to victims of the Mississippi River floods. In 1935 When Pittsburgh experienced a flood of its own, the Lodge granted relief to many financially distressed brothers.

Through the Great Depression - to be continued...

As you can already see, from the transcription of our earlier notices and the retelling of our lodge history, Corinthian Lodge No.573 F.&A.M. has served our community and the world around us through times of great sorrow, peril and challenge.

As we prepare to celebrate our 125th anniversary, we will continue to research the history of our lodge and to make it available to share with you here.

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meeting place was required. A Masonic Hall Building association was formed in March of 1909. Shares of stock were sold to members to support the erection of the building. Brother Thomas Herron was chosen as the architect to design the structure, and on January 4, 1911 the first meeting was held at the Millvale Lodge, located on Grant Avenue and Butler Street.

Members of the Lodge continued to make a positive impact on the community of Millvale, the state of Pennsylvania, the nation and the world as a whole. Many served in the various armed forces during the years of World War I, as did brothers across the state. So many in fact, that in September of 1917 The District Deputy Grand Master deemed it necessary to establish a Roll of Honor, and called for the remittance of dues for all members on active duty in service to their country. This policy remains in effect nearly 100 years later.

As the war ended and times got difficult for families both Masonic and non-Masonic the Lodge demonstrated its responsibility to its members. The Hall Association authorized funds to buy back the original shares of stock from families who