Metamora Indiana Masonic Lodge, Van Camps Drugs and Martindale Confectionery History

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History of the Masonic Lodge, Van Camps Drugs and Martindale Confectionery
		The Masonic Lodge, Van Camps Drugs and the Martindale Confectionery are three buildings in one group. The first is the former L. Allison & Son Grocer. The second story of this building was purchased in 1888 for $1,500 for the Metamora Lodge #156 Free and Accepted Masons which was organized in June, 1853. This is believed to be the only lodge in Indiana with most of its original cobalt blue window panes still intact.
The two buildings east of the lodge were built in the 1850s and were Italianate in design. The center store was that of Mr. Van Camp's Drug Store which had the front blown out by a gasoline explosion in 1851. The third building is the Lucy Martindale Confectionery. These three buildings make up a most interesting architectural arrangement in the village. They were built, one to another, in a wondering "old country" fashion to correct the front property line to Main Street. The total width from these stores to those on the north side of the canal is all platted as Main Street being 118 feet, 10 inches wide. The canal, railroad and old U.S. 52 all made up Main Street Metamora.
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Metamora Indiana is the perfect town to visit if your looking for a place to go that has something for everyone! Metamora is the home of Canal Days, the biggest craft show in Indiana. If you're from Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio or anywhere else, this is the perfect day trip or weekend trip. Buses and tour welcome. B&B Lodging. Most shops and attractions are open May through December. See individual shop listings for hours. Visit Metamora, Indiana today!

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History of the Masonic Lodge, Van Camps Drugs and Martindale Confectionery