What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Masonic Hall This building was purpose built & opened in 1846 as the Institute for Popular Science and Literature (the forerunner of todays York College and University Centre) The building was purchased by the Eboracum Lodge No1611 in 1882 It was opened as a Masonic Hall in 1884 and remains so today Recorded plaque organisation: Eboracum & Minster Consortium.
The building originally served as the Institute for Popular Science and Literature in 1846 before becoming a Masonic Hall in 1884, reflecting its significant role in both educational and fraternal history of York.
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