Old Chicago York Rite

News article regarding warfare near the possible resting place of the Ark of the Covenant.

Ethiopian worshippers risked lives to protect 'Ark of the Covenant' WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: Worshippers rushed to defend the Church of St Mary of Zion (pictured) in the holy city of Axom, where the Ark is said to be secured.

A century ago this month, the uniformed Sir Knights from the St. Bernard Band Bass Section proudly gathered on the front steps of the Newberry Library for this group photo, just a few blocks east of their Asylum at the time, in the Central Masonic Temple, 912 North LaSalle Street.