Artifacts...
The Barnett Museum and Preservation Society, Inc. in Jacksonville, Florida is dedicated to preserving the legacy of Mr. William B. Barnett through conservation efforts throughout his son's mansion where he spent his last years. Beautiful artifacts in the Solomon Lodge collection the museum is honored to help preserve are found in many rooms and on many walls. Some of the items are still placed where the Barnett family enjoyed them nearly 100 years ago.
Mansion, c1965
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Mansion c2020
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Balcony overlooking Springfield
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The Barnett Museum is not the Mansion itself, but rather the conservation effort for the artifacts found within - and the historic facility that houses and protects them. Barnett Museum gratefully appreciates the generous concern and assistance provided by the current owners of the Mansion and artifact collections in the cooperative spirit of conservation and preservation these treasures need from us all. Become a part of this living history. Become a member of the museum.
Also proudly on display at the mansion, but not part of the Barnett legacy or Museum "virtual collection" that we help preserve, are interesting historical Masonic artifacts such as the original 1916 petition for membership to Solomon Lodge No. 20 F&AM by Oliver Hardy. Oliver Hardy was one of the legendary comedic movie stars in the early years of motion pictures. He was the larger half of the famous team "Laurel and Hardy" that brought laughs to so many early film fans. Mr Hardy was a member and while he lived in town regularly attended meetings of Solomon Lodge No. 20 in Jacksonville, Florida. The duo appeared in more than 100 films, shorts, and cameo roles. Hardy's first credit was in the 1914 film Outwitting Dad and he has more than 400 acting credits to his name. Hardy was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960.