Masonic Temple (Springfield, Ohio) Explained

Masonic Temple
Location:125 W. High St., Springfield, Ohio
Coordinates:39.9233°N -83.8133°W
Built:1927
Architect:Howard Dwight Smith
Added:December 17, 2008
Refnum:08001195
Website:https://www.springfieldmasonic.org/

The Masonic Temple is a historic structure in Springfield, Ohio, United States. Located along High Street in downtown Springfield, the temple was designed by Howard Dwight Smith and the firm of Miller & Reeves. Local Freemasons have met at the temple since construction was finished in January 1927.[1]

The temple was added to the National Register of Historic Places in December 2008.[2] In nominating the temple for inclusion on the Register, the Ohio Historical Society highlighted its significance as the home of the oldest fraternal organization in Springfield.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.ohiohistory.org/about/pr/080108a.html State Board Recommends 16 Ohio Nominations To The National Register Of Historic Places
  2. http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/listings/20081224.HTM Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 12/15/08 through 12/19/08