Tributes &  Acknowledgments

To the dedicated and selfless citizens who worked 

tirelessly to restore The Lodge to its full glory. 

To the genius of architect Thomas  J. Taltavull and Miche Booz who faithfully contributed to the design, planning and historical preservation of The Lodge.

To the skills and innovation of contractor Barry van Riper and Dave who executed the plan of the architect, by renovating the interior of The Lodge to its true historical design.  To the Johnson Electrical Company that met the challenge of updating the complex electrical wiring of the building. To Structural Preservation Inc.  for preserving the structural integrity of this magnificent building. To Laura Wright  - Trustee, who wrote the grants and Anne Raines who guided the project to completion. 

To Joyce Love for representing the House of Ruth; and to the Odd Fellows:  Winston A.  Anderson - Honorary Past District Grand Master, District Grand Lodge #14, Vincent W. Hollis - Secretary of the Odd Fellows, and John Willis Green - Most High Grandmaster of the American Jurisdiction for their tenancy and leadership in accompanying the entire renovation project. 

To the following individuals and institutions: 

• Maryland Historic Trust

• Richard Brand

• Anne Raines--Program Officer

• Anita Powell, Lincoln Park

• Dr. Joni Jones, Benjamin Banneker Museum

• Thomas Taltavull---Architect

• Structural Preservation Systems

• Van Riper And Associates---Contractors

• Johnson & Sons Electric

• Senator Karen Montgomery

• Senator Anne Kaiser

• County Executive Ike Leggett

• Council Member Nancy Praisner (Deceased)

• Council Member Nancy Navaro

• James Demma, Esq., Miles & Stockbridge

• Dr. Hattie Washington

• The Friends House

• Sandy Spring Museum &

• The Sandy Spring Slave Museum

• Sharp Street United Methodist Church

• Calvin Prather, Mr. Hackett, Mike And Lee

• The Veterinary Clinic

Odd Fellows Preservation Committee 

• Laura (Trustee)  

• Odd Fellows: Winston, Vincent and Grand Master John Green 

• Joyce Love  (The House of Ruth)