Red Men Hall, Fraternal meeting hall in San Pedro, Los Angeles, United States.
Red Men Hall is a two-story American Craftsman structure with local wood paneling and exposed ceiling beams that rises above the Port of Los Angeles. The building displays the handcrafted architectural details typical of its style, with its hillside position making it a notable landmark in the San Pedro area.
The building was constructed in 1915 as a library and earned designation as Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument number 751 in 2003 for its architectural merit. This recognition reflects the structure's importance to the community since its creation and its continued presence throughout the decades.
The lodge is Sequoia Tribe No. 140 of the Improved Order of Red Men, a fraternal order that borrows customs attributed to Native Americans; members call their meeting room the "San Pedro Wigwam". The tribe has occupied the hall for nearly all of its existence and remains active even as the national organization has dwindled in membership.
The hall sits on a hillside above the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro, reached by sloping residential streets. It is a working lodge building rather than a museum, so visits depend on the Sequoia Tribe No. 140, which still meets in its "San Pedro Wigwam"; contact the lodge before planning a stop.
The structure began its life in 1915 as a public library before being repurposed as a fraternal gathering space for the local community. This transformation reveals how buildings in San Pedro have shifted their roles to serve the changing needs and interests of the neighborhood.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 92,757 contributors worldwide.