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Photos: Explore deep inside the 1905 Elks Lodge in York, Pa.

Looking up to unused top floor of the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
Looking up to unused top floor of the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
The third floor of the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
The third floor of the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
The Power of the Printing Press mural can be seen on the side of the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 along North George Street in York. The Elks moved to their current building in 1905.
The Power of the Printing Press mural can be seen on the side of the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 along North George Street in York. The Elks moved to their current building in 1905.
Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
A sign that once hung at the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York offering rooms for $1 a night with bath, Wednesday September 7, 2016
A sign that once hung at the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York offering rooms for $1 a night with bath, Wednesday September 7, 2016
Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
Looking down from the unused top floor of the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
Looking down from the unused top floor of the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
The ornate front door of the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
The ornate front door of the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
An old photo at the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
An old photo at the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
The second floor stairway with a short closet door at the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
The second floor stairway with a short closet door at the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
An unused gas light fixture in the unused third floor the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
An unused gas light fixture in the unused third floor the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
The unused top floor of the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016.
The unused top floor of the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016.
Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
The unused top floor of the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016.
The unused top floor of the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016.
Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
Second floor landing of the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
Second floor landing of the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
A numbered room on the unused second floor of the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016. Rooms were once rented out to members with a common bath on the second floor.
A numbered room on the unused second floor of the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016. Rooms were once rented out to members with a common bath on the second floor.
Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
A numbered room on the unused second floor of the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016. Rooms were once rented out to members with a common bath on the second floor.
A numbered room on the unused second floor of the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016. Rooms were once rented out to members with a common bath on the second floor.
Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
Rick Weidner in a second floor meeting room of the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016. The group is sorting out old photos.
Rick Weidner in a second floor meeting room of the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016. The group is sorting out old photos.
Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
At the top of the second floor landing, Rick Weidner, the Lodge’s exalted ruler, looks into a meeting room at the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York. The newer back addition steps up in the background.
At the top of the second floor landing, Rick Weidner, the Lodge’s exalted ruler, looks into a meeting room at the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York. The newer back addition steps up in the background.
Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
Rick Weidner, of East Manchester Township, acts as a pinsetter on an antique bowling alley in the basement of the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York
Rick Weidner, of East Manchester Township, acts as a pinsetter on an antique bowling alley in the basement of the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York
Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
A vintage 'York refrigeration air conditioning' compressor that was used until about 2000 to cool part of the building at the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016.
A vintage 'York refrigeration air conditioning' compressor that was used until about 2000 to cool part of the building at the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016.
Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
The ceremonial room on the second floor of the Elks Lodge in York. The room is part of a newer addition to the 1905 building.
The ceremonial room on the second floor of the Elks Lodge in York. The room is part of a newer addition to the 1905 building.
Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
The ceremonial room on the second floor of the addition of the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016. Even though the room is only used a couple times a month, the vintage carpet shows the wear of a century of members.
The ceremonial room on the second floor of the addition of the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016. Even though the room is only used a couple times a month, the vintage carpet shows the wear of a century of members.
Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
The charter of the the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York dated 1891, Wednesday September 7, 2016
The charter of the the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York dated 1891, Wednesday September 7, 2016
Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
The ceremonial room on the second floor of the addition of the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
The ceremonial room on the second floor of the addition of the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
A vintage, working light switch illuminates the ceremonial room the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
A vintage, working light switch illuminates the ceremonial room the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
Second floor stairwell at the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
Second floor stairwell at the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
A bathroom in the basement of the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
A bathroom in the basement of the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
An area in the basement Rick Weidner that was rumored to be part of the Underground Railroad, according to Rick Weidner, at the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
An area in the basement Rick Weidner that was rumored to be part of the Underground Railroad, according to Rick Weidner, at the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
The card room in the basement of the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
The card room in the basement of the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
A vintage 'York refrigeration air conditioning' compressor that was used until about 2000 to cool part of the building at the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016.
A vintage 'York refrigeration air conditioning' compressor that was used until about 2000 to cool part of the building at the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016.
Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
Bowling balls in the basement bowling alley at the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
Bowling balls in the basement bowling alley at the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
The social quarters of the the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
The social quarters of the the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
The social quarters of the the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
The social quarters of the the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
The first floor with a table set for POW-MIAs at the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
The first floor with a table set for POW-MIAs at the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
The social quarters of the the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
The social quarters of the the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
A plaque to member Rabbi Alexander D. Goode in the foyer of the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
A plaque to member Rabbi Alexander D. Goode in the foyer of the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
The foyer of the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
The foyer of the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
Rick Weidner looks into a closet under the first floor stairway of the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
Rick Weidner looks into a closet under the first floor stairway of the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
First floor stairway of the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
First floor stairway of the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
Parlor of the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
Parlor of the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
Parlor of the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
Parlor of the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
Wood work in the Parlor of the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
Wood work in the Parlor of the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
Parlor of the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
Parlor of the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
Metal grills on the basement windows of the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
Metal grills on the basement windows of the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
The Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
The Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
A sign was recently changed to make the word 'Elks' more obvious at the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
A sign was recently changed to make the word 'Elks' more obvious at the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
The Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
The Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record
Rick Weidner says that the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 has benefitted from all the rehabilitation and adding of restaurants on North George Street in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
Rick Weidner says that the Protective Order (BPOE) Lodge of Elks 213 has benefitted from all the rehabilitation and adding of restaurants on North George Street in York Wednesday September 7, 2016
Paul Kuehnel, York Daily Record