Book excerpt: The first Masonic lodge in Cincinnati was chartered in 1791, less than three years after the towns founding. Many prominent Cincinnatians have devoted their time, money, and effort to the fraternity. Many have also found knowledge, fulfillment, and camaraderie within the main and appendant bodies of the brotherhood. This book offers an introduction to the orders members, buildings, and related organizations in southwest Ohio. The contributions of the Queen Citys share of the worlds oldest and largest fraternity are revealed through images from lodges and other bodies, buildings, individuals, and numerous other sources.