Buildings Associated With Freemasons – Nanaimo

The Harrison House, 546 Prideaux Street, near downtown Nanaimo, was built in 1892 as the residence of Judge Eli Harrison Jr. (1852-1930), a Past Master of Vancouver & Quadra Lodge No. 2 in Victoria.

The building is listed on the Canadian Register of Historic Places and the City of Nanaimo Heritage Registry.

Eli Harrison Jr. was a long time resident of Victoria but had this house built after he was assigned to be a judge in the B.C. Provincial Court in Nanaimo. Judge Eli Harrison lived here until his death in 1930. His father Eli Harrison Sr., was a Past Grand Master and also a member of Vancouver & Quadra Lodge No. 2 in Victoria.

Harrison House, 546 Prideaux Street, Nanaimo, B.C. Built in 1892 as the home of Judge Eli Harrison Jr., a member of Vancouver & Quadra Lodge No. 2 in Victoria (photo by Ashlar Lodge No. 3 Historian)
Harrison House, 546 Prideaux Street, Nanaimo, B.C. Built in 1892 as the home of Judge Eli Harrison Jr., a member of Vancouver & Quadra Lodge No. 2 in Victoria (photo by Ashlar Lodge No. 3 Historian)
Harrison House, 546 Prideaux Street, Nanaimo, B.C. Built in 1892 as the home of Judge Eli Harrison Jr., a member of Vancouver & Quadra Lodge No. 2 in Victoria (photo by Ashlar Lodge No. 3 Historian)
Harrison House, 546 Prideaux Street, Nanaimo, B.C. Built in 1892 as the home of Judge Eli Harrison Jr., a member of Vancouver & Quadra Lodge No. 2 in Victoria (photo by Ashlar Lodge No. 3 Historian)
Harrison House, 546 Prideaux Street, Nanaimo, B.C. Built in 1892 as the home of Judge Eli Harrison Jr., a member of Vancouver & Quadra Lodge No. 2 in Victoria (photo by Ashlar Lodge No. 3 Historian)
Harrison House, 546 Prideaux Street, Nanaimo, B.C. Built in 1892 as the home of Judge Eli Harrison Jr., a member of Vancouver & Quadra Lodge No. 2 in Victoria (photo by Ashlar Lodge No. 3 Historian)
City of Nanaimo Heritage marker at the front entrance of 546 Prideaux Street. (photo by Ashlar Lodge No. 3 Historian)
City of Nanaimo Heritage marker at the front entrance of 546 Prideaux Street. (photo by Ashlar Lodge No. 3 Historian)

Here is a map showing the location of 546 Prideaux Street:

 

 

 

546 Prideaux Street is currently divided into seven rental apartments, operated as Nob Hill Apartments.

Additional Information About Harrison House, 546 Prideaux Street, Nanaimo, B.C.

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