Odd Fellows Hall
The building played an important role during the Civil War serving as the home for Kentucky's Union Party and housing Confederate prisoners. It has also been home to the Covington Theater, the Tusculan Literary Society, Chautauqua lectures, Vaudeville performances, religious congregations, boxing matches, a nightclub, and a roller skating rink.
Historic StatusAdded to the NRHP on August 11, 1980
Unique FeaturesThe upper floors have no interior columns, and iron rods supporated by 2-foot thick exterior walls support the floors. This unusual structural technique has been attributed to John Roebling who had a connection with Amos Shinkle, one of the lodge members who was partly responsible for getting the building constructed.
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Completion Date1857
Original FunctionLodge hall
StyleGreek Revival
ArchitectGedge & Brothers
434 Madison Ave.
Covington, KY