In February 1891, the attention of the original ISMA organizers was turned toward Milwaukee, where they were met with much enthusiasm, and a charter was granted in response to a petition with thirty-seven names, and rooms were secured on Reed Street (which is now S. 2nd Street). Captain James Leisk was founding Lodge President, who had four brothers all Captains. The Milwaukee Lodge has grown strong in numbers as years have passed, and collected, perhaps, the most valuable library in the order. The Lodge was assisted in collecting this library by wealthy and influential citizens, who contributed $600.00 for that purpose, adding $500.00 more for furnishing the lodge rooms. Owners find that it good policy to encourage this order, as a vast amount of good springs from it. ~Taken from the 1963 ISMA Directory Book
Milwaukee Lodge 6 has hosted seven Grand Lodge Conventions:
1899 Grand Lodge President James Leisk
1912 Grand Lodge President Charles T. Bronson
1929 Grand Lodge President Peter M. Cartwright
1936 Grand Lodge President Colin C. Carlisle
1953 Grand Lodge President Jere B. Sullivan
1963 Grand Lodge President Arne D. Tenhula
2024 Grand Lodge President Todd T. Taylor
Current Lodge membership in good standing exceeds 35 members.