Odd Fellows Lodge
Why it's listed
Built in 1906 at 111-115 N. John Street in downtown Goldsboro, this three-story brick building was designed by local architect and builder E. G. Porter and constructed by Porter and Godwin. It was planned as the home of Neuse Lodge No. 6 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, with shops and offices on the ground floor to bring in rent. The facade combines Neo-Classical Revival and Romanesque features, including a round-arched entrance with an oversized keystone, pilasters, and rows of arched windows in red pressed brick with white trim. The third-floor lodge room keeps its original furniture, light fixtures, and a stage fronted by arches and Ionic columns. The lodge, founded in 1846, is the second oldest active lodge in the state, and the building is described as the oldest Odd Fellows hall still in use in North Carolina. It also survives as a reminder of the many John Street commercial buildings since demolished.
Significance in brief: The building is a relatively intact example of early twentieth century commercial architecture, blending Neo-Classical Revival with Romanesque elements. It houses Neuse Lodge No. 6 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, founded in 1846, and is described as the oldest Odd Fellows hall still in use in North Carolina. It also represents many commercial buildings on John Street that have been lost.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 78001984, listed August 3, 1978. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 111--115 N. John St., Goldsboro |
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| County | Wayne County |
| Listed | August 3, 1978 |
| Reference number | 78001984 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1900- |
| Architect / builder | E. G. Porter (architect); constructed by the contracting firm of Porter and Godwin |
| Architectural style | Neo-Classical Revival blended with Romanesque |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture, Social History |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Condition rated good; the hall is still used by the Odd Fellows as it has been since 1906. Ground-floor businesses were forced to vacate by the mid-1970s urban development program. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 35.38337, -77.99041 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary: it recognises significance and does not restrict what a private owner may do without federal money or permits. It unlocks the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit for income-producing buildings, state credits in many states, and Section 106 review when federal agencies are involved. See what listing means in practice.
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Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 78001984.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7077366
- This listing as JSON
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