Masonic Widows and Orphans Home
Masonic Widows and Orphans Home, Historical care facility in Louisville, Kentucky.
The Masonic Widows and Orphans Home features Colonial Revival and Neoclassical architecture across its 176-acre campus with multiple residential buildings and administrative offices.
Founded in 1867 after the Civil War, this institution opened its doors in 1871 as the first Masonic home in North America to support families of deceased members.
The facility operated its own educational system with specialized workshops teaching printing, sewing, and farming skills to prepare young residents for independent life.
The complex now functions as a senior living facility while maintaining the Grand Lodge of Kentucky offices and including the Sproutlings Pediatric Day Care Center.
A tornado struck the original building in 1875, damaging the roof and center walls, yet none of the residents sustained injuries during this natural disaster.
Location: Kentucky
GPS coordinates: 38.25444,-85.66750
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:25
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