Sherman c. reed
PGM Sherman Cyril Reed
I.O.O.F. Grand Master of Texas in 1945
From: Dallas, Texas
I.O.O.F. Grand Master of Texas in 1945
From: Dallas, Texas
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This was a proposed rebuild of the Children's Home facility under the direction of GM Sherman Reed (left). Evidently the plan was never completed as shown. In 2011 a rebuild was finally completed with the old I.O.O.F. Administration building being turned into Grand Lodge offices and meeting rooms. Behind the Administration building a new I.O.O.F. Event Center was constructed. The picture above (left) shows what looks like the Administration building ... somewhat, however, the semicircle wings in front do not extend out as shown in the this picture. Also the Abel Rice Auditorium (upper right) never had the rounded columned entrance as shown in the rendering. ( on right, see aerial view of Grand Lodge site as is today)