Birthplace of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry in Oklahoma
The Temple occupied the south half of this block and boasted a larger auditorium, stage and proscenium than the Brooks Opera House, also located in downtown Guthrie. It was fitted with all the modern improvements, including electric lights. The architect for the building was D.W.F. Turbyfill, Oklahoma City.
The Dedication Reunion of the Guthrie Scottish Rite Bodies was held on May 29-31, 1900. A class of 47 candidates emerged as 32° Masons, thus launching what would become one of the largest Scottish Rite Masonic organizations in the United States.
In 1920, a new edifice was constructed by the Scottish Rite at 900 East Oklahoma Avenue. The first Scottish Rite Temple in Oklahoma was finally razed in 1956.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is May 29, 1900.
Location. 35° 52.631′ N, 97° 25.355′ W. Marker is in Guthrie, Oklahoma, in Logan County. Marker is at the intersection of South Broad Street and East Harrison Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South Broad
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. State Seal Stolen (within shouting distance of this marker); First Library (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Carnegie Library (about 600 feet away); Brooks Opera House (about 600 feet away); Rough Riders (about 700 feet away); De Steiguer Building (about 700 feet away); Oklahoma Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gray Bros. Building (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Guthrie.
Also see . . . Website of the Guthrie Scottish Rite Masonic Center. (Submitted on October 30, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 30, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 259 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 30, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
