Founded in Hunter’s Point in 1865, Island City Lodge No. 586 grew alongside Long Island City itself, from modest beginnings in borrowed rooms to a lasting place in the civic and Masonic life of Queens. This directory honors the Charter Members who established the Lodge and the Notable Members whose service, leadership, and fidelity helped shape its enduring legacy.

Founded in 1865 at Hunter’s Point, Island City Lodge No. 586 grew alongside Long Island City itself—from ferry-house beginnings to a temple on Jackson Avenue, and eventually to consolidation with Mizpah Lodge in Elmhurst. Its story reflects the making of Queens through fellowship, charity, and civic life.