Carl F. Gutke (center) and sons Clyde (left) and Jack (right). I'm wondering if Clyde may be wearing a hat that signifies him belonging to IOOF (International Order of Odd Fellows). 

IOOF Building Photos

Here are some other photos of the IOOF building in downtown Salt Lake. I would like to spend some more time researching Grandpa's involvement with the organization and the history in general. Anyone else like to join me?

Clyde and IOOF

Clyde belonged to IOOF, or the International Order of Odd Fellows, a fraternal organization that engaged in a variety of social and charitable activities. The Utah Odd Fellows built their hall in downtown Salt Lake. The article I found on the Internet said that IOOF excluded Mormons and Catholics from membership and that members were largely Protestant and Jewish, however, Grandpa was a Mormon at that time. His in-laws, the Olesons, were involved in leadership as was Grandpa himself. The newspaper clippings above show his involvement.

On April 28, 2009, the building was preserved and moved across the street. Here is a link to a youtube movie showing it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zz4ehBCF8a4