Prince Hall Masonic Temple (Washington, D.C.) Explained

Prince Hall Masonic Temple
Nrhp Type:cp
Nocat:yes
Partof:Greater U Street Historic District[1]
Partof Refnum:93001129
Location:1000 U St., NW, Washington, D.C.
Coordinates:38.9167°N -77.0264°W
Built:1922
Architect:Albert I. Cassell
Added:September 15, 1983
Refnum:83001418

The Prince Hall Masonic Temple built in 1922 is an historic Prince Hall Masonic building located at 1000 U Street, NW in Washington, D.C. It is the headquarters of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge District of Columbia, and houses the MWPGM Roland D. Williams Center for Masonic Excellence. [2] It is part of the Greater U Street Historic District.

History

It was designed by Albert Cassell, and constructed from 1922 to 1929.

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

Notes and References

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  2. News: Roland D Williams Center . PHGLDC . January 5, 2014 .