Masonic Temple (Long Beach, California) Explained

Designation1:Long Beach Historic Landmark
Address:230 Pine Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802
Architect:Henry F. Starbuck[1]

The Masonic Temple at 230 Pine Ave. in downtown Long Beach, California was built in 1903. It is listed on the List of City of Long Beach historic landmarks.[2] [3]

It is "one of the last remaining examples of eminent local architect Henry F. Starbuck, who designed many of the city's turn-of-the-century buildings."[4]

It was renovated and restored in the 1980s, and was remodelled in the 1990s for use by Z Gallerie, a store.[4] It later became an events venue.[1] It is now home to the Altar Society Brewing & Coffee Company.[5] [6]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Edwards . Andrew . Historic Long Beach building to be reborn as events venue . Press Telegram . 14 January 2014.
  2. http://www.lbds.info/planning/historic_preservation/historic_landmarks.asp City of Long Beach Historic Landmarks
  3. http://www.longbeach.gov/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp?BlobID=12036 City of Long Beach page for Masonic Temple
  4. Web site: Masonic Temple . Long Beach . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20061006102051/http://www.longbeach.gov/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp?BlobID=12036 . 2006-10-06 .
  5. Web site: Altar Society Brewing Co. . Altar Society Brewing Co. . en.
  6. News: Altar Society Brewing Co. Will Soon be Serving Old-School Vibes, Timeless Fun on Pine Avenue Downtown Long Beach Alliance .