Envelope

Name/Title

Envelope

Entry/Object ID

2026.1.19

Scope and Content

An empty envelope with a handwritten message: "Carpenter work Proposed for A.A.S.R. Building" The AASR refers to the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, also known as the Scottish Rite Temple. The envelope has a printed message: "Return in 5 Days to Geo. W. Wright Building Contractor 2509 Jule St. St. Joseph, Missouri."

Context

Edmond Jacques Eckel was one of the most prolific architects in the city of St. Joseph’s history. He was part of several architectural firms and designed some of the city’s most iconic buildings. Geo. W. Wright was a building contractor located at 2509 Jules Street.

Collection

St. Joseph Architecture

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

E. J. Eckel, Architect, Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, SCOTTISH RITE OF FREEMASONRY

Related Places

Place

City

St. Joseph

State/Province

Missouri