Brother John Anderson Leach of Advance Lodge No. 635
Brother John Anderson Leach of Advance Lodge No. 635 rose from Astoria lawyer to magistrate, civic leader, and senior police official, building a life defined by service, leadership, and Masonic distinction.
Geba Lodge and the Making of Modern Queens
Founded in Elmhurst in 1919, Geba Lodge No. 954 reflected the changing face of modern Queens. Its members included psychologists, psychiatrists, merchants, amusement-park operators, entertainers, tradesmen, and neighborhood leaders.