Tigris Shriners, a chapter of the Shriners International fraternity, was founded in 1919 in Syracuse, NY. Shriners come from all walks of life. When you become a Shriner, you become a part of a brotherhood of men committed to family, engaged in ongoing personal growth, and dedicated to providing care for children and families. While our backgrounds and interests may be diverse, what binds us together are shared values and a desire to have fun, do good, and build relationships.
The Oasis of Tigris Shrine
Where the weary pilgrim finds refreshments after labor
and the hot sands no longer burn his tired feet.
Note: This timeline is continually being updated with information as it is made available from the archives of Tigris Shrine. Please be patient as it may take many weeks to produce over one hundred years of history.
In 1923, Tigris hosted the first annual Tigris Temple Shrine Circus from January 15-20, 1923 at the Syracuse Armory. An estimated 90,000 people watched the circus. During the circus, audience members were also given several prizes including a $450 General Electric radio set and a 1923 Franklin sedan. View the…
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