IROQUOIS CHINA AMICABLE LODGE#25 BALTIMORE MASONIC 1797-1947 COMMEMORATIVE PORCELAIN PLATE-10 9/16” IN DIAMETER.
The Craft was developed into an organization in England in 1717 when The Grand Lodge of England was formed. These members were Operative Masons.
Later other men of good character were granted the right to join. With the movement to the New World, Masonry followed. Amicable Lodge # 25 Now known as Amicable ~ St. John's Lodge #25 Amicable Lodge was granted a Charter in 1797 the same year Baltimore City was formed. During the 210 years the Lodge has been very active in the history of our country. The recent years has shown that during World War I Amicable Lodge raised $5,647,800 during the War Bond drives leading all Lodges of the State. A Heavy Bomber was christened "Amicable Lodge" in our honor. During the last few years Amicable Lodge has merged with Cassia Lodge # 45 on March 1, 2001, Centre Lodge #108 on November 6, 2002 and St. Johns Lodge # 34, December 1, 2006. The name of the Lodge was changed to Amicable ~ St. Johns Lodge # 25. We look forward to the future of the Lodge.