Braden Lodge meets at the Arcana Masonic Center, which sits prominently at the corner of Lowry and Central Avenues in "Nordeast" Minneapolis, a vibrant arts district that offers a variety of boutique shops and ethnic dining experiences. Built over 100 years ago, the original building was badly damaged in a fire in the mid 50's, then rebuilt in the Danish Modern architectural style. It features off-street parking (see inset) and elevator access to all four levels:

Third Floor:

•   Lodge Room

      •  Inlaid Tessellated Flooring
      •  Beautiful mural of the building of King Solomon's Temple

      •  Piano

•   Anteroom / prep room

•   Regalia / costume storage

•   Large lobby suitable for small group discussions

•   Secretary's Office / Storage (Arcana)

 

Second Floor:

•   Dining Hall

      •  Flexible seating / serving options for large and small groups

      •  Piano

•   Full-Service Kitchen

•   Lounge

      •  Comfy flexible seating options

      •  Fireplace       

      •  Pool & Foosball Tables

•   Library

      •  Historical Documents from Braden & Arcana Lodges

      •  Extensive Collection of References on Freemasonry

 

Ground Floor:

•   Commercial / Retail Space

 

Basement:

•   Secretary's Office / Storage (Braden)

•   Building Storage & Mechanical

 

Parking:

•   Limited off-street parking directly behind building to the West

•   Plentiful off-street parking just across the alley to the West

    (used with permission of the church that owns the lot)

•   On-street parking along Lowry Ave after 6pm