History of
Pride of the West Lodge #53
F. & A. M., PHA
El Paso, Texas
Warranted July 18, 1902
A Century of Progress....
Origin of Pride of the West #53

     On the last day of the 27th Grand Communication held in Waco, Texas, 
July 18, 1902, a Warrant was issued by J.W. McKinney, the Grand Master
of the Most  Worshipful Grand Lodge,  F. and A. M., to
S.V. Fuller, the first Worshipful Master of
Pride of the West Lodge #53 in El Paso,
El Paso County, Texas.