Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks founded 150 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 16 1868)


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(Sunday, February 16, 1868) — The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, an American fraternal order, was founded today as a private club to elude New York City laws governing the opening hours of public taverns.