Special Collections
These medals are all from the 29th Trienniel Conclave that took place in 1904 in San Francisco, California.
According to W. Bruce Pruitt, KGC, Right Eminent Past Grand Commander, California:
The most unforgettable event that took place in the city of San Francisco, California, in the year 1906 was the infamous earthquake and fire. However, two years earlier, in 1904, the most significant and memorable event was the very impressive assembly of Knights Templar of the Grand Encampment of the United States. San Francisco was literally "turned over" to host the twenty-ninth Triennial.
Only a few examples of the opulent treatment given by the city will demonstrate the importance attributed to the event. Market Street, the major street of San Francisco, was lined with columns capped by Templar crosses. The Ferry Building, at the foot of Market Street and perhaps the most dominant structure at that time, was outlined with lights and had a lighted Knights Templar cross on the side facing the city.