When the Washington Post broke the story last month that Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia spent his final hours in the company of members of a secret society for elite hunters,people instantly wanted to know more about the group. The dream of Seattle had been colonized by a bunch of rich dorks in performance gear who didnt even know how to flirt. Its a great way to meet new members too! [1] The Improved Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of the World ( IBPOEW) is an African-American fraternal order modeled on the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Although when compared to more prominent jazz cities like Chicago, New York, or New Orleans, Seattles scene was small, it had its own special character. George IV left the order, declaring he would establish a rival club, according to a history of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows published by the Philadelphia Evening Telegraph in 1867. Johnson claimed that in the multiracial milieu of Shanghai, the American white man was the most ill-mannered, a claim that most Chinese agreed with. In November 1928, Johnson made his way from California to Washington in search of opportunities to play music, and found them on Jackson Street. Perhaps the growth stems from the fact that the Elks, like the Moose and the Eagles, have always been rooted in the social, the apolitical, the relatively low-commitment philanthropic. Now they have to go down and around [the train tracks]. By subscribing, you agree to receive occasional membership emails from Crosscut/Cascade Public Media. Seattle weather is the only thing about the city thats temperamental or contrary. The unprovoked beating of Len Turner by police two days later helps to confirm this suspicion. Turning 90 again? Ben teases. We expect those dues every year, unless youre under duress. An earlier version of this story misstated her last name. [30] de Barros, 45. This historically Black non-profit charitable, fraternal organization is still operating. Johnson was born 1907 in Houston but raised in Los Angeles. I have some edits for you, Ill send you an email, she replies, rushing out the door to make a literal mile of lasagna noodles from scratch. Jazz on Jackson Street provided an environment where Seattleites of all races and classes could come together to enjoy themselves during the hard economic times of the Great Depression. 1416 in Seattle's Rainier Beach neighborhood, Feb. 23, 2019. As Putnam argues, the history of civic engagement is not simply one of decline: Its a story, he writes, of collapse and of renewal. The Elks, and organizations like them, are attractive not when they become cool, but when their absence starts to reveal itself as a lack as something like sorrow. Johnson says the Chinese call them crazy men."[25]. They all rent for about $1,500 to $3,000 and boast views of water and walking distance to Ballard Avenue, a bricked street lined with gastropubs, French brasseries, shops that sell cute sandals and even cuter baby clothes, and bars with names like Shelter and Kings Hardware that literally overflow with twentysomethings. On the left is a boxy building with a buck-head logo and "ELKS" spelled out in all caps. Greeters, food runners and dish washers are all volunteer positions. Hence, a predominantly African-American membership that peaked at about 200 two decades ago has dwindled to fewer than 50. [23] Ibid., 17-20. It directly impacts their communities, and they can feel and touch it.. he Black Elks was run by Melody Jones uncle, whom she convinced to hire Ray Charles when he arrived in Seattle that year. Sunday, April 02. [4] Ibid., 108. KIRO 7 Apps; Newsletter Sign-ups (Opens in new window); About Us. Sadly, some Elks and auxiliary members say some young people aren't fit for their groups, and others say drug use is unacceptable. [31] Ad for The Green Dot, Northwest Enterprise, 11 January, 1934, p.4. You'd rather receive it in a Crown Royal bag, 100 times out of 100, and we should all be so lucky to live so long. "It was wholesome, friendly you didn't have to watch your back. The actors referred to in a quote regarding the origins of the Elks formed a private club after they wanted to drink on Sundays and it wasn't allowed. In this segment, he shares a few reasons why he enjoys the African American community, O de wurl aint flat,An de wurl aint roun,Hits one long stripHangin up an downJes Souf an Norf;Jes Norf an Souf. On June 1, 1946, the Seattle Steelheads, an all-black professional baseball team played its first game at Sick's Stadium, located at the corner of McClellan Street and Rainier Avenue. "So we just have to keep showing them success.. Black Elks. B. F. Howard and Pullman Porter Arthur J. Riggs, who had both been denied membership in the all-White BPOE, created the organization. Candidates looking to be admitted to the club had to pass an examination by a competent physician, who is himself bound by his connection with the order, theBoston Weekly Globewrote in 1879. A low-ceilinged room peppered with cocktail tables, the club sported a stuffed Elk near the door, behind which musicians recall smoking joints. In Ballard, the age span is part of the lodges allure. All members are required to check off boxes on an application stating that they believe in a higher power and to pledge that they have never attempted to overthrow the government a recent modification from the stipulation that members could not be Communists. To promote charity, justice, brotherly love, and fidelity. 527 were here. As the above excerpt suggests, Jackson Street was a unique part of Seattles nightlife and jazz was one of its allurements. Although the Northwest Enterprise did not mention jazz clubs explicitly, one could call Jackson Streets jazz scene the catalyst for racial mixing and comradeship. "God knows what they were thinking back then," Rick Gathen, the BPOE's national marketing manager, says of his organization's regrettable racial underpinnings. See the News section and our Facebook page for updated information. Fill in any field or combination of fields to find a lodge. Two unidentified women are standing on either side of a man in uniform at the Black Elk's Club, 600 Jackson Street. Yet in 2011, the Grand Exalted Ruler was dismissed for improper conduct, which she alleged was part of a larger plot on the part of older, male members to remove her and other female leaders from power. Jake and John joke during the steak initiation dinner. With the nightlife heating up by 1922, in the basement of the Entertainers Club Smith and Williams christened the Alhambra, which became know as the Black and Tan by 1932 and would become a hot spot for Seattle jazz during the Great Depression. [1] Although Washington Hall held many shows, the heart of Seattle jazz was just southeast at the corner of 12th and Jackson Street: according to historian Paul de Barros, [t]his is where Seattle jazz was born and where it flowered.[2]. . [2] Ibid., 1. Today, there arent barriers like that. As late as 1989, there was only one black member at the three Seattle lodges; today, lodges do not collect statistics about the racial makeup of their members, but a normal night more or less mirrors the makeup of Seattle: around 68% white, 14% Asian, 7% Latino or Hispanic, 8% black, and 3% biracial or other races. It wasnt an accident that Voltaire, George Washington, and Ben Franklin were all active members. That prompted Blacks to form their own organization, the Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World (IBPOEW). Franklin D. Roosevelt was an Elk; so were Truman and MacArthur and Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy. Shoe Shine parlor Recreation Rooms From the front, it's not entirely clear that it's open. Every Sunday morning, Crosscut's weekly email sums up the best stories of the week. For example: Oct 2 All 300 of the first pressing for Panama Hotel Jazz have sold out. Amid all this, we encounter Brooks, sipping on a glass of Crown Royal poured by bartender and Daughter Ruler Gaye Spearman. 'The stag bar,' they called it. [21] Taylor, 108. Its stated purpose is "that the welfare and happiness of its members be promoted and enhanced, that nobleness of soul and goodness of heart be cultivated, that the principles of charity, justice, brotherly & sisterly love, and fidelity be inculcated, that its members and their families be assisted and protected, and that the spirit of patriotism is enlivened and exalted.". [13] Taylor, 154. The Knights of Pythiascolors are blue, yellow and red. Indeed, historian Quintard Taylor remarks that the Jackson Street clubs were the only places where well-to-do white businessmen and socialites met black and Asian laborers and maids as social equals.[10] While the musicians on Jackson Street were mostly Black, they played for crowds of whites from all over the city as well as for Blacks and Asians. During this period, Yesler Way represented the dividing line between the more respectable parts of Seattle to the north, and the newly settled Yesler-Jackson community to the south. The group voted to name itself the Elks, narrowly defeating the Buffaloes, and borrowed much of its ritual from the Freemasons, then one of the largest organizations in the country. Like the Foresters, it set up protections for its members. Organizations like the Elks span age groups, political orientations, sexual identities, classes, and, increasingly, race; in so doing, they foment bridging social capital that is, connections with people who are not necessarily like you. Brooks was impressed by the stream of successful African-American professionals the lodge brought in for chats, and membership was robust through the early 2000s. We just got PayPal, Brad announces, so weve officially joined the 90s! Hes joking, but the adoption of digital technologies like the ability to pay dues online instead of writing a check (which, until very recently, was the only way to keep your membership active), and an active Facebook page, and the app has been crucial in expanding the Elks reach. Any Elks club in the world, when the clock strikes 11, we recite the toast.. The couple recently sold their sprawling home in the suburbs and downsized to a condo on the waterfront, where they walk to work and compete for the most steps on their Fitbits. Afterward, she brought her friends, and the lodge began to expand exponentially. It is also an outstanding venue for charitable events, family events, corporate outings and other events that will raise funds to support our charitable endeavors. Download and print this Membership Application or find an application form in the Lounge during business hours. Thanks to all who got a copy of the first b Dr. James Gore interviews me for 60 minutes on KKNW. A name in this story has been changed to reflect the subject's preference. By their very name, secret societies inspire curiosity, fascination and distrust. 2,000 years of extraordinary achievement Follow us: Facebook and Instagram for the latest News and Events, Directions: 6411 Seaview Ave NW Seattle, WA 98107, Office Hours: 10:00 A.M. 3:00 P.M. Monday thru Friday. View Map (253) 300-8759 Contact Us. In places like Kansas City and New York during the Great Depression, the style of jazz and the makeup of the jazz band were changing. Today, most lodges have diversified: While many, especially in rural areas, remain largely white, there are dozens of clubs whose membership is almost entirely black; in Charlottesville, Virginia, the Elks Club has become the only real place for black folks to go.. Millennials are philanthropic 84% made a charitable donation in 2014 but that giving is largely directed toward national, non-chaptered organizations; 62% of donations took place via an app, an email, or a text message, with little in terms of direct, visible results. They dont look at me as some old fogy. club the FBI raid. In this country, there are two distinctive strands of Elks Club. From left to right, Leon Hutchinson, John Slocum, Glover Compton, and Frank Waldron. Thank you! [32] de Barros, 50. The renaissance of the Ballard Elks suggests, however quietly, that wide-scale civic engagement and the bridging social capital and empathy that accompanies it is returning. In the early 21st century, it has 500,000 members and 1500 lodges . One example was local jazz pianist Palmer Johnson, whose contribution to Seattle jazz spanned fourteen years. Kendall Hicks, leader of the Frederick Allen Lodge, shows an old photo of Saratoga's historic Black Elks Club from when the building housed a restaurant on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, on Beekman . We bring people together in all kinds of ways, from our weekly paddle club, to bingo games and car shows, to Scout meetings. During which war does this story take place? We hold major institutions accountable and expose wrongdoing. Search, watch, and cook every single Tasty recipe and video ever - all in one place! Zuniga scrolls through photos on her phone, showing pictures of the girls, who span first through sixth grades, working diligently on various badge projects. And the relatively small size of the Jackson Street jazz scene allowed the musicians, club owners, and club patrons to develop a sense of community. Brooks' first exposure to the Cascade lodge was as a DJ. The emphasis on secret was what inspired so much distrust in the exclusive clubs. Heres how one Seattle neighborhood has made the Elks, and the community it provides, cool again. Your Privacy Rights [23] From then on, Seattle was home for Johnson and he found little shortage of work in Jackson Streets many jazz clubs and in the roadhouses outside of townthat is, until the depths of the Depression. Brad Hole is prototypical Ballard Elk: Years ago, he started using the beach as a kayak launch and joined the lodge after a friend invited him up to the bar. This may seem strange, but it is a fact. Today, hes wearing a purple Hawaiian shirt emblazoned with the Elks symbol from the club in Honolulu. If you are able please consider a donation to the lodge. On Sunday September 10, 1933, county constables raided the Black and Tan. Raffle tickets and drinks at Ballard Elks Club. That malleability can also be disastrous, especially when new members dont join the Elks so much as attempt to wholly make it in their image. And in a town where thats no longer the case in a lot of ways, it feels really freeing.. A steady stream of immigrants and migrants swelled Seattles population from 3,533 in 1880 to 80,671 in 1900. In 1874, the American and Canadian branches left the Ancient Order and set up the Independent Order of the Foresters. As times changed, the lodge's importance waned. Spearman is a Kent resident whose grandfather started an Elks lodge in Yakima. (Photo courtesy of the University of Washington Special Collections), On June 10, 1918, Seattle saw its first local jazz band perform in Washington Hall, at 14th Avenue and Fir Street. When you purchase Crown Royal at the store, it comes in a regal-looking purple bag with gold stitching. The building is also home to an . During the Depression, Shanghai was home to many wealthy internationals which created demand for the latest U.S. craze: jazz music. Portrait of the Elks bar while the steak Initiation dinner plays out in the room next door. New disks are on their way. Why endure the hassle of joining a fraternal organization when you can just shoot the breeze at the barbershop or a local bar? The bad traffic got worse, the city grew even whiter, and it became impossible for most middle-class families to buy a home in the city. AFM 493 became a lifeline and social pillar for the Black community. Our PARKING LOT is only open for members (and their guests) who are attending lodge functions or visiting the Social Quarters or the lodge office. In 1887, Reverend T. De Witt Talmage wrote his sermon on the moral effect of Free Masonry, Odd Fellowship, Knights of Labor, Greek Alphabet and other Societies. The reverend, who said he had hundreds of personal friends who belonged to orders used Proverbs 25: 9 "discover not a secret to another to ask his audience to questionwhether or not being a member of a secret society would be apositive or negative decisionfor them. Welcome to Ballard Elks Lodge 827 a social and charitable group that strives to make a difference in our community and beyond. There was a rapidly growing clientele for the up-and-coming nightclubs like the 411 Club at 411 Maynard Avenue South, just past Jackson Street; the Green Dot at 809 Jackson Street; the Ubangi at 710 7th Avenue South, a few blocks south of Jackson Street; and the Two Pals, the Congo Club, and the Black Elks Club as well. The Black Elks became the largest African American fraternal organization in the world. 1416 in Seattle's Rainier Beach neighborhood, Feb. 23, 2019. [32] Some of these big names even appeared in Jackson Streets nightclubs. The First Floor of the Ballard Elks Lodge is a splendid waterfront location for events from weddings to corporate functions. And we pour a stiff drink.". All cities are a collection of neighborhoods, but Seattles location hedged in and bisected by water makes it more so than most. Instead of Central Park, theres Lake Union, filled with floatplanes and houseboats. Copyright (c) 2010, Kaegan Faltys-Burr They were determined to form an organization that granted membership to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, or ethnicity. This small difference was enough, and in 1918, the BPOE officially ended its opposition to the IBPOEW. The official website of the order, however, traces the clubs origins all the way back to 1066. The Elks and similar fraternal organizations were part of a broad trend of joining and civic engagement that started in the 1880s, dropped off during the Great Depression, and surged following World War II. But when Sound Transit effectively forced the lodge into selling a portion of its land for the widening and rejiggering of MLK Way, Brooks says, "We lost a lot of business. In 1906, sensing an opportunity to improve relations with the BPOE, the IBPOEW Grand Exalted Ruler Armand W. Scott ordered Black Elks to wear an IBPOEW pin, not the BPOE pin. Russell (Noodles) Smith, owner, Henry Nelson, assistant manager, four musicians and five entertainers were arrested together with thirty-two guests and taken to jail where all were released on bailThe raid had no effect on the cabaret as the resort has continued to operate every night since."[17]. I like to remind people that once youre an Elk, youre an Elk for life.". Privacy Statement Hearthstone Inn. But Im not a transplant! he says. | Al Brooks is a Crown Royal man. Previously the site of lavish Victorian homes, by 1890 Yesler-Jackson had an abundance of third-rate hotels, shops, bars, and brothels, which made the area decidedly lower-class. Edythe, Floyd, and son Floyd Jr., who became a renowned alto saxophonist, next moved from Spokane to Tacoma in 1920. The specific lore of the early Elks has filled books, but the bare facts, as presented during a recent Ballard new member orientation, are easier: Some actors wanted to drink on Sundays, which wasnt allowed at the time, so they put together a private club so they could succeed at that. For Blacks, these organizations also provided a boost in self-esteem. Today, the order opens its membership up to all native-born ornaturalized American male citizens,16years and older,who believe in their country and its institutions, who desire to perpetuate free government, and who wish to encourage a brotherly feeling among Americans, to the end that we may exalt our country, tojoinwith usin our work of fellowship and love.. The brothers moved to the States in the 1950s when their father, whod survived the Bataan Death March in the Philippines, chose to retire to Seattle after his own career in the military. People dont come in to talk shop or rub elbows. The swing era attracted new listeners to jazz music, particularly young people. One member couldnt believe that I was older than his father. He laughs, slaps the table. The guy who did the interview, Bronco, he told us, 'Do not join anything. And they said no way just dont cuss in front of the girls, and dont drink before the meetings.. Shes come out to the deck to remind Ben Braden that hes got 10 minutes until the house council meeting. Im going back to the kitchen to get a piece of foil for my leftovers, she tells me, and Im gonna tell Felix that was the worst damn steak., The head of scholarship, Karl Johan Uri, made a barnaise sauce at home, and a small Tupperware of it is circulating at a corner table, where Ellen, in her early thirties, waits for her husband to arrive. Monday: 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. One proposal involves replacing the waterscape dinosaur sculptures and all with a meadow of native plants. Advertising Notice Brooks hails from Texas, so he's rooting for the Cowboys. [14] de Barros, 3. Civil Rights and Labor History Consortium, Theatre Arts during the Great Depression, Culture and the Arts during the Great Depression, Civil Rights and Labor History Consortium | University of Washington. Reporting on what you care about. This is so fun. Beside them, theres a clean-cut guy in the Seattle-standard rolled-up Oxford who, after some questioning, admits he works for Amazon. When it hit 80 degrees late this past April, the city filled with Velcroed sandals, summer skirts, pale legs, and musty athletic gear all of which could be found in abundance at the Ballard Elks at 5 p.m., where Brad was prepping to brief the latest crop of initiates. Brad has a jolly build and a salt-and-pepper beard; hes somewhere in his forties, drinks Coronas, and has lived in Old Ballard, as people call it, forever. Along with his girlfriend, Anne, he functions as the clubs de facto welcoming committee, responding swiftly to emails, talking up the club, and ushering new members through initiation. The informal atmosphere of the Green Dot attracted numerous patrons from around the Jackson Street and Seattle areas and was an ideal compliment to the glamorous, upscale, Ubangi. But will the Seattle Landmarks Board sign off? But Seattle jazz will always have its roots in the jazz clubs of Jackson Street. Ruler GayeSpearman tends bar and speaks with member Doris Johnsonat Cascade Lodge No. But he loves whats happened at the Elks. 1416 in Seattle's Rainier Beach neighborhood, Feb. 23, 2019. According to Doug Chin's Seattle'sInternational District , "In 1938, the African American Elks Club moved from the Central Are Photo from Seattle Times January 15, 1911. Johnson started playing music at age seven and was playing professional jazz gigs by 1924, only ten years later. The more robust the Facebook page, the rule seems to go, the healthier the IRL lodge. [27] Ibid., 43. (Its so unflattering!). That number would eventuallybe capped at $2,000. He lives in Auburn now, but still treks north to the lodge two or three times a week. Paul Brice, an exalted ruler, says his lodge hopes to revitalize itself, which is now down to about 50 members. He used to live in the Central Area, but says, "I don't even go to that area anymore." As late as the 1970s, the lodge was where you went to dance on a Saturday night, to dress up on New Years, to play bridge and hobnob and drink under the auspices of charity. Indeed, after they arrived in Seattle, Jones' uncle hired the pair for a regular gig at the Black Elks Club, a popular venue in the 600 block of Jackson Street. Lodge Name or No. [7] Ibid., 12-17. This transformative experience in China afforded through jazz music is indeed remarkable. 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