Knights of Columbus Hall, Paw Paw, MI

I helped set up (and clean up) for a Halloween party at the Paw Paw Knights of Columbus hall, and I found it to be an intriguing subject matter. Here are some photos from around the inside, I inexplicably didn't take any exterior shots or even all of the interior (kitchen, walk-in-cooler, etc.). In any case, here are some photos, enjoy.

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Sat, Oct 29, 2005
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Sat, Oct 29, 2005
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Sat, Oct 29, 2005
Bingo is one of the things that keeps this place in business, here's a relatively modern-looking Bingo board. Bingo jackpot messageboard. Dancefloor and "stage" area, usually filled up w/ long tables and chairs for Bingo.
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Sat, Oct 29, 2005
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Sliding door to secret room. I found these photos really interesting, of the leaders of the past. Seems they get a 2-year term and then it's on to the next guy. Keeps things fresh and keeps the local framing and photo studios in business. Interesting to note the different photographic and lighting setups over the years.
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Sat, Oct 29, 2005
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"". Gene Mitchell owns a tavern/restaurant just down the street, never seen a photo of him before this. Quite a jump from BW to color.
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Sat, Oct 29, 2005
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Sun, Oct 30, 2005
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Sun, Oct 30, 2005
I loved this stencil/marker work in the kitchen, as well as the packaging for the coffee pot right next to it. Wow, custom satin flag work. Love the letterforms in gold here, quality stuff. This room was kind of closed off from the rest of the "banquet" type area, behind one of those mysterious sliding doors. Lots of plaques and certificates, this is where it looks a little occultish.
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Sun, Oct 30, 2005
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Loved the lettering (engraved) on this plaque, a lot. More of this championship lettering, I'd like to watch this being done. More certificates with nice lettering.
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Sun, Oct 30, 2005
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Love this photo, not sure if it's their Grand Knight or what, but it's a great look with the hat tassels and cape and all. I think it's affiliated with the Catholic Church, they had a pic of the new pope taped to the wall impromptu, though nobody likes him like they liked John Pawel. Note the shuffleboard below, I hadn't seen one since my childhood! Popcorn and patriotism go together in a serious way.


Last updated: 11/4/05