Two for One

Old Town Hall and Masonic Temple

Date Visited:  August 3, 2019

Stop:  #37

We completed our visit to the Lexington Brewing Company and Wine House by walking all of 100 feet or so to the historical marker located at the northwest corner of the building – the shortest distance we have had to travel from one site to another on our quest so far.  With our bellies full and our thirsts quenched, we were anxious to learn more about the building we just spent an hour and a half in.  It was kind of cool knowing that we had just eaten lunch and drank wine in a building that had historical relevance back in the day.

The sign focused on the origins of the building and gave a brief history of it as well.  The building was built in 1876 in the Italianate style, and is three stories tall with a cupola topping it off.  The building was financed between the combined efforts of the village of Lexington and the local Masonic Lodge. 

Old Town Hall and Masonic Temple: Built in 1876, the three-story building on Main Street/M-25 served as the municipal offices and local Masonic lodge. The village government operated on the first two floors until 1982. The building is now home to Old Town Hall Winery. A Michigan historical marker is located at the site.

Background: "Built in 1876, the second floor housed the Town Hall and was commonly known as The Lexington Opera House. This was the cultural center for the town. The Masonic Lodge owned the third floor and built The Old Town Hall.The old fire hall was located on the first floor."

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