Houdini's life membership card to the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (B.P.O.E.) has sold in auction for $1,800. The twice-signed card reveals that Houdini became an Elk on February 18, 1912. He belonged to New York Lodge #1.
The card was Lot #1447 in the Spring 2012 Robert Edward Auctions.
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This is the same place where they held his funeral, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteYes, I think you're right about that. I didn't make that connection. Good catch, melbo!
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