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1868

Two months later, on February 16, 1868, with a statement of serious purpose, an impressive set of rituals, a symbol of strength and majesty and such other elaborate trappings that might be expected of a group of actors and musicians, the new fraternal order was launched.

Charles Vivian was the leader of the latter faction, and when he appeared for the second degree on 14 June 1868, the professionals who were in command ordered a ballot and he was rejected.

The Elks began in 1868 as a social club for minstrel show performers, called the "Jolly Corks". It was established as a private club to elude New York City laws governing the opening hours of public taverns.

1870

The social club, The Jolly Corks, was quickly supplemented by 1870 by a charitable works arm that gave support to widows and Veterans, but did not admit people of color, nor women as members.

1889

On April 28, 1889, the remains of Charles Vivian were exhumed and taken to Boston, under the auspices of Boston Lodge # 10, where they rest in Mt.

1911

The original Lodge location was a stone building on 17th Street in downtown Denver built in 1911.

1912

"The early years of Denver Lodge found the group at various leased sites in and around downtown Denver until 1912 when new permanent quarters were opened at the corner of 14th and California streets.

1914

Women in Canada founded an auxiliary to the BPOE of Canada in 1914, called the Royal Purple of Canada.

1918

The BPOE were angered by the use of the seal and pin, but by 1918, this opposition ended.

1922

In 1922, J. Finley Wilson was elected Grand Exalted Ruler.

2004

Denver Elk of the Year 2004

2022

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