Preservation Texas puts Grand Prairie landmark on most endangered list
Preservation Texas released its fifth annual List of Texas’ Most Endangered Historic Places today, listing the Grand Prairie landmark Livestone Lodge #152 as one of its three sites in the metroplex.
Livestone Lodge #152 was originally built east of Grand Prairie in the African American Community known as “The Line” which was a row of homesteads owned by recently freed slaves. Livestone Lodge #152 was granted a charter on July 24, 1903 by the Prince Hall Masons of Texas.
The building was moved in 1944 from “The Line” to it present location, 1802 Beaumont, in the Dalworth Community on land purchased for $200. At that time the Dalworth Community was one of the few areas where African Americans were allowed to buy property.
The Livestone Lodge #152 was a center for community gatherings in the Dalworth Community in addition to the lodge meetings. It was used by African American community leaders in Grand Prairie for public meetings. At times the building was also used as a church and a school.
Preservation Texas, a private, non-profit, state wide preservation organization, said the Livestone Lodge #152 suffers from neglect and lacks the funds needed to preserve the building.
The other sites in the metroplex:
- Statler Hilton Hotel - Dallas
- Texas & Pacific Warehouse - Fort Worth
