List of Masonic buildings explained

List of Masonic buildings identifies notable buildings around the world associated with Freemasonry. Often these are significant landmarks in their towns or cities, and reflect the influence of Masons at one time. Most are buildings built for exclusive or shared use by Masonic lodges, Grand Lodges or other Masonic bodies. Many include original commercial space on ground or lower floors, with space intended for group meetings above. (For a list of those within the United States, see: List of Masonic buildings in the United States)

Most of the buildings on this list were purpose-built to house Masonic lodge meetings and ritual activities. In a few cases, Masonic bodies converted existing landmark buildings to Masonic use.[1] Also included are buildings constructed by the Freemasons as part of their charitable endeavors (such as hospitals and schools). This list is intended to include any building having some form of landmark status such as being listed on a heritage registers, and other notable ones as well.

Australia

New South Wales

Queensland

South Australia

Victoria

Western Australia

Tasmania

Bermuda

Canada

Alberta

Newfoundland and Labrador

Ontario

Quebec

Denmark

Hong Kong

India

Liberia

Malaysia

In 1977, Malaysia had 55 lodges and 2,984 "expert" members. Halls include:

New Zealand

Pakistan

Philippines

Metro Manila

Visayas

Mindanao

Singapore

Spain

Sri Lanka

United Kingdom

England

Scotland

United States

See main article: List of Masonic buildings in the United States.

Notes and References

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  22. currently used by Fairfield Lodge per a lodge website
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