William Penn Annex West in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Masonic Temple Philadelphia

Photographed by Don Morfe, April 25, 2015

1. Masonic Temple Philadelphia Marker

Inscription. The 1873 Masonic Temple, a National Historic Landmark, is home to the Grand Lodge of Pa. Its lodge rooms, featuring varied architectural themes, and its stonework are widely acclaimed. Its prominence in size and location reflects Free-masonry’s importance in American history.

Erected 2007 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks, and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.

Location. 39° 57.204′ N, 75° 9.774′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in William Penn Annex West. It is on North Broad Street (Pennsylvania Route 611), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 North Broad Street, Philadelphia PA 19107, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania. It is also in the American Northeast

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and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

New Netherland,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Bond (a few steps from this marker); Mother Jones (within shouting distance of this marker); The Masonic Temple (within shouting distance of this marker); Major General John Fulton Reynolds (within shouting distance of this marker); Philadelphia (within shouting distance of this marker); John Christian Bullitt (within shouting distance of this marker); Philadelphia Fire Department Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Gloria Casarez (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Masonic Temple Philadelphia image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, April 25, 2015

2. Masonic Temple Philadelphia

Masonic Temple image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, April 25, 2015

3. Masonic Temple

Has been designated a National Historic Landmark. This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America. 1985 National Park Service, United States Department of the Interior.

Photographed by Don Morfe, April 25, 2015

4. Masonic Temple Philadelphia

Photographed by Brandon Kantner, November 12, 2014

5. Masonic Temple Philadelphia Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,340 times since then and 48 times this year. Last updated on December 30, 2018, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 2, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 5. submitted on August 16, 2015, by Carolyn Martienssen of West Hazleton, Pennsylvania. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.