Welcome to the Effingham History Project, a collaborative effort between the Effingham Historical Society and the Effingham Public Library in New Hampshire. Explore the digital collections and experience our town's history.
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Paintings of the Masonic Temple in Effingham
The Masonic temple of the Charter Oak Lodge was completed in 1859. The wall murals were painted by Phillip A....
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Lamb Grazing
Lamb Grazing, Effingham Public Library, Unpublished, 1859
The lamb is a symbol of purity and innocence. The white Masonic apron was once made of lambskin. The apron is a reminder for Masons to keep away from…
Father Time and the Weeping Virgin
Father Time and the Weeping Virgin, Effingham Public Library, Unpublished, 1859
The painting of Father Time and the Weeping Virgin reflects the grief for the unfinished state of the temple. It is often credited to Jeremy Cross,…
Jacobs Ladder
Jacobs Ladder, Effingham Public Library, Unpublished, 1859
For Masons, this ladder is understood as a stairway, a passage from this world to the Heavens. It also symbolizes to a certain extent the journey of a…