Masonic Building - 1257 Liberty Street

The Myrtle Lodge, oldest of the Masonic groups, was founded on February 21, 1858. Around the turn of the century the Lodge purchased this structure using the second and third floors for their many activities.

Street level storefronts housed various businesses over the years: Bensinger, Smith & Co. (books and stationery); C.H. Harris Shoe Store; F.W. Woolworth Five and Ten and Thrift Drug. Eclectic in design, this is one of Franklin's finest Victorian era commercial buildings.