VFW Post 7012

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History of Post 7012

Mustered into service on April 23, 1946, the New Freedom Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7012 has been a contributing organization to the community for over 65 years. Thirty eight World War I and II veterans were present at the initial meeting held in the old community building on South Front Street.

It was almost two years later – March 5, 1948 – that the newly formed veterans’ organization purchased its present home at 123 W. Main St. for $1,800.

The landmark actually served several purposes before it became the home of the veterans. The three story structure was built in 1889 by the Junior Order of United American Mechanics as a meeting site. The building also served as a gathering place for Daughters of America, Golden Rod Council 24, as early as 1905 and for many years it was the headquarters for the New Freedom Equitable Building and Loan Association.

In 1918, the second floor was converted into a theater where silent films until the mid-1920s.

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