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32-496: The Modern Brotherhood of America was founded in Tipton, Iowa on April 5, 1897. One of its founders, and Supreme President for its first 22 years was Thomas B. Hanley (1852−1919), a former mayor of Tipton, as well as an active Pythian and Mason. Membership reached 130,000 during the period of cheap rates, but fell off in the 1910s as the Order attempted to institute actuarially sound rates and

64-480: A female householder with no husband present, and 28.10% were non-families. 23.70% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.96. In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.30% under the age of 18, 6.90% from 18 to 24, 27.70% from 25 to 44, 23.80% from 45 to 64, and 16.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age

96-479: A population of 13,956 in the county, with a population density of 31.89/sq mi (12.31/km ). There were 8,064 housing units, of which 7,511 were occupied. As of the census of 2000, there were 18,187 people, 7,147 households, and 5,138 families residing in the county. The population density was 31 people per square mile (12 people/km ). There were 7,570 housing units at an average density of 13 units per square mile (5.0 units/km ). The racial makeup of

128-584: A ritual that was adopted at their Supreme Lodge in December 1901. Officers of the order included the Supreme President, Supreme Vice-President, Supreme Treasurer, Supreme Physician, Supreme Chaplain, Supreme Conductor, Supreme Watchman, Supreme Sentry, General Attorney, and the Board of Directors. The headquarters were called the "Supreme Office". They also published a newspaper, Modern Brotherhood . The MBA Building

160-400: Is U-shaped above the second floor, the indentation from the rear providing an opportunity for light and air to reach the center of the building. There are two elevators in the middle of the building at the end of the indentation, with the unusual feature of windows into their shafts. An open stair flanks the elevators. Circulation on the upper floors consists of a double-loaded corridor following

192-508: Is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa . As of the 2020 census , the population was 18,505. Its county seat is Tipton . The county is named for the Cedar River , which runs through the county. Cedar County is located between the Cedar Rapids , Quad Cities and Iowa City metropolitan areas, areas also known as the "Tri-Metro" county. It is the only Iowa county which shares

224-530: Is a city in Cedar County , Iowa , United States. The population was 3,149 at the time of the 2020 census . It is the county seat of Cedar County. Tipton was platted within Center Township in 1840 and was named for General John Tipton , a personal friend of the founder, Henry W. Higgins. The city was incorporated on January 27, 1857. Tipton was continually bypassed by Iowa railroads, beginning with

256-591: Is land and 2.5 square miles (6.5 km ) (0.4%) is water. Rock Creek flows through Cedar County. The 2020 census recorded a population of 18,505 in the county, with a population density of 31.7402/sq mi (12.2550/km ). 96.29% of the population reported being of one race. 91.92% were non-Hispanic White, 0.45% were Black, 2.50% were Hispanic, 0.28% were Native American, 0.34% were Asian, 0.01% were Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and 4.51% were some other race or more than one race. There were 8,190 housing units of which 7,594 were occupied. The 2010 census recorded

288-472: The United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 2.09 square miles (5.41 km ), all land. At the 2000 census there were 3,155 people, 1,334 households, and 868 families living in the city. The population density was 1,732.2 inhabitants per square mile (668.8/km ). There were 1,404 housing units at an average density of 770.8 per square mile (297.6/km ). The racial makeup of

320-440: The base, and is clad in granite with wide glazed storefront openings. The second floor is clad in terra cotta , capping the base with a cornice. The third through seventh floors are clad in lighter-colored terra cotta, with pilasters in the three central bays forming an analogue to the fluting of a column's shaft, with sash windows in between the pilasters. At the tops of the pilasters a series of sixteen electric light fixtures mark

352-556: The building in 1948 to the Mason City Brick and Tile Company, who renamed it after the company. The building was again sold in 1973 to State Street Investment, which undertook a renovation. The building was sold again in 2000. The steel-framed MBA Building is an eight-story early twentieth-century commercial building, designed according to Classical Revival principals with a base, shaft and capital. The two primary street facades are arranged in five bays each. The ground floor comprises

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384-465: The city was $ 17,494. About 2.9% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 6.4% of those under age 18 and 9.4% of those age 65 or over. At the 2010 census there were 3,221 people, 1,394 households, and 842 families living in the city. The population density was 1,541.1 inhabitants per square mile (595.0/km ). There were 1,510 housing units at an average density of 722.5 per square mile (279.0/km ). The racial makup of

416-572: The city was 97.9% White, 0.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4%. Of the 1,394 households 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.6% were non-families. 35.4% of households were one person and 17.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size

448-506: The city was 98.61% White, 0.35% African American, 0.03% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.06% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.08%. Of the 1,334 households 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.6% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.9% were non-families. 31.1% of households were one person and 16.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size

480-440: The city. The population density was 1,556.6 inhabitants per square mile (601.0/km ). There were 1,505 housing units at an average density of 743.9 per square mile (287.2/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 94.4% White , 0.6% Black or African American , 0.5% Native American , 0.2% Asian , 0.0% Pacific Islander , 0.9% from other races and 3.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 2.6% of

512-764: The collapse of the Lyons Iowa Central RR in 1854. The Iowa Southwestern RR, organized in 1870, planned to connect with the Chicago & North Western to the north but failed, even with the help of the Chicago Burlington & Quincy and considerable construction activity. Meanwhile the Tipton & Stanwood RR, organized in 1858, had been trying unsuccessfully for years to connect with the Chicago Iowa & Nebraska RR building from Clinton to Cedar Rapids. The CI&N

544-417: The county was 98.47% White , 0.19% Black or African American , 0.19% Native American , 0.30% Asian , 0.03% Pacific Islander , 0.26% from other races , and 0.57% from two or more races. 0.94% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 7,147 households, out of which 33.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.60% were married couples living together, 6.70% had

576-490: The east, meets Iowa 38 in the business district, and then runs north in conjunction). While Tipton is no longer served by any railroads, it was served by two railroads in the past. The Chicago & Northwestern served Tipton via a spur line from Stanwood to the north. The tracks were removed in the 1970s. Tipton was also served by a branch of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad (Rock Island) from Iowa City to Bennett and beyond. This line ran east and west through

608-465: The ends of the bays. Flat panels of terra cotta clad the corner bays, framing the central bays. A terra cotta cornice separates the seventh floor from the eighth, with arched tops to the central bays. The eighth floor has terra cotta panels separating the windows, with a deep terra cotta cornice over all to complete the capital. The non-street facades are plain brick. Metal fire escapes have been added to provide additional means of egress. The MBA Building

640-685: The name of a tree. Cedar County was the focus of the Iowa Cow War of 1931. Cedar County was formed on December 21, 1837, from sections of Dubuque County. It was named for the Cedar River. In 1840, the City of Tipton, the current county seat, was established. Before the Civil War , the area around West Branch was an active focal point of the Underground Railroad , a network for the freeing of slaves from

672-450: The population. Of the 1,349 households, 27.0% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.0% were married couples living together, 7.7% were cohabitating couples, 29.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 19.2% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 42.9% of all households were non-families. 36.3% of all households were made up of individuals, 19.1% had someone living alone who

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704-466: The shape of the U. The second floor is rectangular in plan, with internal circulation and glass storefronts appropriate for retail stores. The first floor features a lobby oriented to the stairs and elevator, with marble walls and Ionic pilasters. The lobby's plaster ceiling is beamed and detailed. The original wood and glass vestibule enclosures have survived. Lobby materials are echoed on the upper floors with marble base and oak wainscoting. The top floor

736-410: The southern part of Tipton and was abandoned in the 1950s. Evidence of this abandoned right-of-way can still be seen in Tipton in a few places. The Tipton Community School District operates local public schools split into 2 separate buildings, one teaching PK-8th and the other teaching 9th-12th. The district is home to roughly 977 students and 144 staff. Cedar County, Iowa Cedar County

768-647: The southern states. The former US President Herbert Hoover (1874-1964) was born in West Branch in Cedar County. The Cedar County Sheriff's House and Jail is believed to be the last jail and residence combination still in use when it closed in 2001. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 582 square miles (1,510 km ), of which 579 square miles (1,500 km )

800-411: Was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.90. The median age was 42.3 years. 24.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.6% were from 25 to 44; 25.5% were from 45 to 64; and 20.8% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female. As of the census of 2020, there were 3,149 people, 1,349 households, and 770 families residing in

832-477: Was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.87. 23.6% are under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.9% 65 or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.6 males. The median household income was $ 36,778 and the median family income was $ 45,698. Males had a median income of $ 34,464 versus $ 21,596 for females. The per capita income for

864-413: Was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 97.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.60 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 42,198, and the median income for a family was $ 48,850. Males had a median income of $ 32,008 versus $ 23,260 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 19,200. About 4.00% of families and 5.50% of the population were below

896-445: Was 65 years old or older. The median age in the city was 44.4 years. 25.2% of the residents were under the age of 20; 4.1% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 21.5% were from 25 and 44; 24.5% were from 45 and 64; and 24.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.3% male and 52.7% female. Tipton is served by two highways: Iowa 38 (which runs north and south through town) and Iowa 130 (which enters Tipton from

928-462: Was built on the site of a former Elks lodge in downtown Mason City. The building was designed by architects Bell & Bentley of Minneapolis . Work began on the new building on May 18, 1916, and the building was dedicated on June 6 and 7 1917, with a speech by former U.S. president William Howard Taft . The Modern Brotherhood of America merged with the Independent Order of Foresters , who sold

960-513: Was hit by the First World War and the influenza epidemic . Nevertheless, it was during this period that the M.B.A. building was acquired. By 1923 the M.B.A. had 48,610 benefit members every state except the Deep South (Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas and Louisiana) and Canada. While the M.B.A didn't mention anything about rituals or secrets in their propaganda literature, they did have

992-703: Was in fact the road that had by the 1870s become the C&;NW, 8.5 miles to the north of Tipton. Finally in 1872 the C&NW decided to assist the T&;S and make the connection. Col. James Henry Howe , General Manager of the C&NW, notified Isaac B Howe, Supt. of the Iowa Div. by telegraph: "The first train of cars arrived at Tipton on Thanksgiving day, 1872" Tipton is located at 41°46′14″N 91°7′45″W  /  41.77056°N 91.12917°W  / 41.77056; -91.12917 (41.770530, -91.129061). According to

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1024-735: Was the Modern Brotherhood of America headquarters, where traces of Classical Revival details have survived. The building has two basements. The upper basement contains some leasable space, while the lower basement is purely for utilities. The MBA Building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 12, 2002. It was included as a contributing property in the Mason City Downtown Historic District in 2005. [REDACTED] Media related to MBA (Modern Brotherhood of America) Building at Wikimedia Commons Tipton, Iowa Tipton ( /ˈtɪptən/ )

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