The main lodge's central area and east wing are completed on January 1. The first resident, Brother Henry Mounts, moves in on February 24. The dedication of the Home is held on June 14. Intended to house orphans of Masons, the Cottage's capacity is 32 children.
Children start relocating to outside families.
New dairy barn built to save money on the cost of dairy products. The power is knocked out and remains off for several hours, but the Home's auxiliary plant is in action within ten minutes of the power outage. The offices of the Oregon Grand Lodge are relocated to the former Children's Cottage. The Masons build Jennings-McCall II and a new Grand Lodge office and meeting facilty with the intent of moving out of the original Masonic Home and Children's Cottage. Renovation begins that fall.