Cornucopia Lodge No. 563: Borrowed Aprons and the Making of Flushing

Cornucopia Lodge No. 563 began in 1864 with borrowed aprons, borrowed bylaws, and rented rooms. Its history follows Flushing’s growth through public ceremonies, charitable work, and members whose careers reached beyond the village. The temple eventually disappeared, but the lodge continued—carrying its Flushing history to a new meeting place in College Point.