Grand Lodge of California

The Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of California, commonly called the Grand Lodge of California, is one of the two Masonic Grand Lodges in the state recognized by the United Grand Lodge of England, the other being the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of California Free & Accepted Masons.^[2] The Grand Lodge of California is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of California

Official seal
Formation	April 17, 1850; 174 years ago (1850-04-17)[1]
Location	1111 California St., San Francisco, CA 94108, U.S.
Coordinates	37.791°N 122.413°W / 37.791; -122.413
Region	California
Grand Master	M.W. Arthur L. Salazar
Website	Official website

History

The Grand Lodge of California was established in Sacramento in 1850, a few months before California became a state. A decade later, California Freemasonry had over 5,000 members, and lodges up and down the state. Many of the leaders of early California counted themselves among its members.^[3]

Auditorium

San Francisco Masonic Auditorium, home of the Grand Lodge of California

Its administrative offices are located on the upper floors of the SF Masonic Auditorium, also known as the Nob Hill Masonic Auditorium.

Leadership

The current Grand Master of Masons in California is Arthur L. Salazar, who was elected at the 175^th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge that took place from October 25^th–27^th, 2024.

See also

• List of notable Masonic buildings in California