Litchfield Elks Lodge #654

424 N Monroe St., Litchfield, IL
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The 1920's Classical Revival style Litchfield Elks Lodge #654 was dedicated in 1923. This building was paid for with about $125,000 in bonds that were finally paid off in 1941. In the basement was a swimming pool and bowling alley. The pool only lasted a few years because of the operating expense. The bowling alley was used for many years. The Elks moved out of the building in 1987.

There's a large Elk head sculpture above the entry to the building, well what else would you expect to see at the Elks Club. Apparently the Elk head was missing some point but has since been replaced.

The building was listed on the NRHP in 1995

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Vintage Advertising Highlights

This is a nice photo of the Elks Club in Litchfield, but there is no other description on the card.

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Photo(s): 2016