The Odd Fellows Building
The Odd Fellows building, or as it says on the column, Commerce Building. It’s 11 stories and was built in 1923 for the Grand Lodge of the IOOF (Independent Order of Odd Fellows).
The IOOF website says that
In 17th century England, it was odd to find people organized for the purpose of giving aid to those in need and of pursuing projects for the benefit of all mankind. Those who belonged to such an organization were called “Odd Fellows”. Odd Fellows are also known as “The Three Link Fraternity” which stands for Friendship, Love and Truth.
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02/28/2008
There are close to 300,000 odd fellow in the US, with several thousand chapters all over the country.
02/28/2008
Can you provide the history of the IOOF in Raleigh?
02/29/2008
There are a few Odd Fellows Chapters in North Carolina and one right here in Raleigh. Sir Walter Lodge #411 moved from this building in the 1980s into the current lodge in North Raleigh near Six Forks and Sawmill Roads. I do not have history on the Odd Fellows in Raleigh or this building, but will post if I get any.