The History and Lodge Lineage of Advance Service Mizpah Lodge No. 586

Advance Service Mizpah Lodge No. 586 carries forward more than 160 years of Masonic history, uniting the legacies of six predecessor lodges across Manhattan, Long Island City, Astoria, Elmhurst, and Flushing. From Civil War–era meeting halls to the enduring Advance Masonic Temple in Astoria, this remarkable lineage reflects the growth of New York City itself and the enduring strength of Freemasonry in Queens.