Exterior view of the former Elks Temple, or Lodge, located at the southeast corner of Main St. and Pier Ave. in Santa Monica. The letters "BPOE" along the cornice of each visible side of the building stand for: Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. The BPOE is an American fraternal order and social club founded in 1868., Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds.