Masonic Temple Building (Viroqua, Wisconsin) Explained

Masonic Temple Building
Location:	116 S. Main St., Viroqua, Wisconsin
Coordinates:	43.5558°N -90.8892°W
Area:	less than one acre
Built:	1922
Architect:	Parkinson, A.E. Dockendorff, Bernard, et al.
Architecture:	Classical Revival
Added:	December 1, 2000
Refnum:	00001469

The Masonic Temple Building in Viroqua, Wisconsin was built in the Classical Revival style. It was designed by architects Albert E. Parkinson and Bernard Dockendorff and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.^{[1] [2]}

It is a two-story 110feetx218feetft (xft) building.^[1]

After the former Masonic Temple was destroyed by fire in 1920, the current structure was built to house the Masonic Temple on the second floor, and the middle part of the first level built to house the Temple Theatre. Construction on the building began in September 1921 and was completed in January 1922.

A dedication ceremony was held on August 24, 1922.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Masonic Temple Building. Wisconsin Historical Society. May 4, 2017.
2. News: Rausch. Joan. [{{NRHP url|id=00001469}} National Register of Historic Places Registration: Masonic Temple Building / La Belle Lodge #84 Masonic Temple/ Temple Theatre ]. 2015-11-25. NRHP Inventory-Nomination Form. National Park Service. 1999-12-08.