The Independent Order of Svithiod is a century-old fraternal organization struggling to survive.
by Aimee Levitt
The Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Svithiod sounds as though it would be imposing and a little frightening, like something out of Game of Thrones. It's a bit of a disappointment to learn that "Svithiod" just means "Swedish" in Swedish, and that the Grand Lodge itself occupies half of a modest single-story building on the northwest side.…[ Read more ]