The two story brick building at 213 and 215 W. Mermod St. was purpose built as the International Order of Odd Fellows Lodge, No. 21. Construction began on July 20th, 1906, with George Bruce serving as contractor and Groves Lumber (East Stevens St.) supplying the materials. The cost of construction was $10,000. The cornerstone was laid a few months later on September 9th, with a great procession from Grace Church at 508 W. Fox. to the construction site at 213 W. Mermod. The Odd Fellows held their first meeting in February 1907, and boasted the largest I.O.O.F. Hall in the Southwest up to that point.
