Masonic Temple (Fort Wayne, Indiana) Explained

Masonic Temple
Location:206 East Washington Boulevard, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Coordinates:41.0775°N -85.1486°W
Built:1926
Architect:Weatherhogg, Charles A.
Architecture:Classical Revival
Added:March 14, 1991
Area:less than one acre
Refnum:91000273

The Masonic Temple is a historic Masonic Lodge located at Fort Wayne, Indiana. It was designed by architect Charles R. Weatherhogg (1872–1937) and built in 1926. It is a 12 story, rectangular Classical Revival style steel frame building faced with Indiana limestone. The front facade features four five-story Ionic order columns alternating with window openings.[1]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Indiana State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD) . Department of Natural Resources, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology . Searchable database. 2015-07-01. Note: This includes Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Masonic Temple. 2015-07-01. Laura Thayer. PDF. August 1990 . and Accompanying photographs