The Wilmington Star of February 23, 1871, reported of the new lodge at the picturesque civic cemetery “The plan was drawn at the instance of the Building Committee by Strauze and Rice.” It was constructed by John Sholar and contained a chapel, 25 by 35 feet, with a handsome 45-foot tall tower and outfitted with 12 seats or benches like those on the streetcars. It resembled a “Carpenter Gothic” chapel.