John Allen and Advance Lodge No. 635
John Allen served as a Long Island City school commissioner, spent more than six decades in Freemasonry, and organized a benevolent lodge bearing his name. Trace his connections to Advance Lodge No. 635 and the Ancient Order of United Workmen through newspaper reports, lodge records, and Astoria’s fraternal life.
The Workmen of Astoria
A picnic, a crowded ball, and an anniversary smoker trace the history of John Allen Lodge No. 330 in Astoria. Explore how the Ancient Order of United Workmen brought fellowship and financial protection into local fraternal life—and how individual members connected it with Advance Lodge No. 635.