Military Memorial, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks 1682 (BPOE)
boulder city, nv
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Running along the better length of one block, the memorial consists of six large wooden, oversized circular electric cable reel drums. The exterior surface of one end of each drum is used as a canvas for a color photograph featuring one of the U.S. military services: Army, Navy, Marines Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard. One drum features the universal logo for POW/MIA memorializing those who are Prisoners of War and/or Missing in Action.
Responcible Organization/Individual:
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks 1682
Designed By:
BOPE 1682 designed the memorial pieces, which are located in front of the building as part of the property’s landscaping. The landscaping itself was designed by Duane A. Schams. A small memorial plaque in his honor is located on the memorial grounds.
Address:
In front of BPOE 1682 building, 1217 Boulder City Parkway, Boulder City, NV 89005.
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Hours Available
Ceremonies: yes
History:
The lodge was founded in 1946. In 1938 Transcontinental and Western Air Lines (later Trans World Airlines, TWA) began serving Clark County, flying into Bullock Field in Boulder City. The airline felt Boulder City would be a more lucrative market than nearby Las Vegas. TWA built the current BPOE building as its terminal and used it as such until 1949 when the company moved to Las Vegas. In 1958 the BPOE purchased the building and made it it’s home, calling it the “Friendliest Lodge by a Dam Site,” in reference to nearby Hoover Dam. The lodge raises money each year and donates to various non-profits including the Nevada State Veterans Home. The lodge offers members a place to meet with friends and socialize on a daily basis, but the group’s main focus is on community and charity for veterans, local students, and “supporting the flag.” When it comes to serving veterans, the Elks have a long and storied tradition of being there when they are needed most. The needs of military members and returning veterans have continued to change, and the Elks have adapted to those needs remaining an ever-present ally to those who have served the country.
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