History of Lakewood Lodge #170
Over 75 years of Freemasonry in Lakewood, Colorado. Chartered in 1946, Lodge #170 has been part of the fabric of this community for generations.
Founded in 1946
Lakewood Masonic Lodge #170 was chartered in 1946 under the Grand Lodge of Colorado, at a time when Lakewood was still a young and rapidly growing community on the western edge of the Denver metro area.
The lodge was founded by a group of brothers who believed that Lakewood deserved a local home for Freemasonry — a place where men of character could gather, grow, and serve their neighbors.
The Founding Era
1946 was a watershed year in American life. World War II had just ended, and veterans were returning home to build communities, start families, and create institutions. It was in this spirit that a group of men in Lakewood chose to establish a Masonic lodge — a place rooted in values of service, brotherhood, and moral development that had sustained men through difficult times for centuries.
Lodge Number 170
The number 170 reflects the lodge’s position in the chronological roll of lodges chartered by the Grand Lodge of Colorado. Lodge #170 was among the lodges established in the post-war expansion of Freemasonry in Colorado, a period when membership in fraternal organizations grew significantly across the United States.
The Grand Lodge of Colorado
Lakewood Lodge #170 operates under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Colorado, which was itself established in 1861 — the same year Colorado became a territory. The Grand Lodge sets standards, provides governance, and connects the lodges of Colorado into a unified brotherhood that spans the entire state.
Then & Now
75+ Years of Lodge History
1946
Charter Granted
Lakewood Masonic Lodge #170 receives its charter from the Grand Lodge of Colorado. A founding group of brothers establishes the lodge in Lakewood, Colorado, committed to bringing Masonic brotherhood to the growing western Denver community.
Mid-20th Century
Growth & Community
Through the 1950s, 60s, and 70s, Lodge #170 grows alongside Lakewood itself. Membership expands as Lakewood becomes one of Colorado’s largest cities. The lodge becomes a fixture of community life, participating in civic events, charitable drives, and the broader network of Colorado Freemasonry.
Today
80 Members & Growing
Lakewood Lodge #170 enters its eighth decade as an active, growing lodge with approximately 80 members. The lodge holds regular meetings, Tuesday meet & greet events, degree work, charitable activities, and statewide Masonic events throughout the year.
Year Founded
Years Active
Active Members
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Our Masonic Home
Lodge #170 & the Lakewood Masonic Temple
Lakewood Masonic Lodge #170 shares its home with sister lodges that have also served the Lakewood community through the decades. The building that houses our lodge is a testament to the enduring presence of Freemasonry in this part of Colorado — a physical anchor for our brotherhood in the community we serve.
Our lodge room has been the site of hundreds of degree ceremonies, stated communications, and special events over 75+ years. It is where brothers have been raised to Master Mason, where generations of officers have taken their chairs, and where the traditions of the craft have been passed from one generation to the next.
Be Part of the Next Chapter
Lodge #170 has a 75-year history to build on — and the best days of this lodge are still ahead. If you feel called to be part of something lasting, come meet us on a Tuesday evening.
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