Grand Lodge of California
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| Established | April 17, 1850[1] |
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| Legal status | Operating |
| Headquarters | SF Masonic Auditorium |
| Coordinates | 37°47′28″N 122°24′47″W / 37.791°N 122.413°W |
Region served | California |
Secretary General | Allan L. Casalou[2] |
Grand Master | M.W. Garrett S. Chan[3] |
| Website | Official website |
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The Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of California, commonly called the Grand Lodge of California, is one of the two Masonic Grand Lodges in the state recognized by the United Grand Lodge of England, the other being the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of California Free & Accepted Masons.[4] The Grand Lodge of California is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
The Grand Lodge of California was established in Sacramento in 1850, a few months before California became a state. A decade later, California Freemasonry had over 5,000 members, and lodges up and down the state. Many of the leaders of early California counted themselves among its members.[5]
Auditorium
Its administrative offices are located on the upper floors of the SF Masonic Auditorium, also known as the Nob Hill Masonic Auditorium.
Leadership
The current Grand Master of Masons in California is Garrett S. Chan, who was elected at the 176th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge that took place from October 24th–26th, 2025.
