Designed by Thayer Architects of New Castle, construction of the building began in July of 1905 and was completed in early 1906. The Oddfellows held their first meeting in the third floor lodge in April 1906. The four- story structure of Italianate design has an exterior consisting of high quality brick, terra cotta, and stone masonry. This prominent Butler building was the long standing home of John Honse Furniture and the Independent Order of Oddfellows, who had their Banquet Hall on the 3rd floor. It is this space that has been carefully returned to a functioning Banquet Hall.
The building was purchased in 2004 by Joseph L. and Jacquelyn P. Gray for renovation. The entire second floor as well as half the first floor has been renovated. An elevator has been installed and the mechanics have been updated to meet today’s building code.
Tours of The Grand Ballroom are available by appointment. Contact Sue or Kristen at 724-431-0007 or at info@cornerstoneballroom.com.
The Grand Ballroom at Cornerstone Commons accepts cash, checks, money orders and Visa, Mastercard and debit cards for payment. Most reservations require a deposit. Deposit amounts vary, but are always credited in full towards the final bill.