Secret, closed societies

Symbols of secret, centralized, closed, conspiratory societies around Lake Placid. What will happen to secret societies in the Wikileaks age? Is there a place for them in a democratic society.

as you enter Lake Placid on 86

some business on the 86 in Lake Placid

main street in Lake Placid 

another one on main street in Lake Placid

the logo of Lake Placid

as you enter Saranac Lake

temple in Saranac Lake

temple in Carthage