Flatiron District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Masonic Hall

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011

1. Masonic Hall Marker

Inscription. On this location stood the original
Masonic Hall that was home to the
Grand Lodge of New York.
Built in 1875 by the Trustees of the
Masonic Hall and Asylum Fund.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.

Location. 40° 44.566′ N, 73° 59.529′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Flatiron District. It is on W 23rd Street east of Sixth Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 71 West 23rd Street, New York NY 10010, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New York City.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: the Caroline (within shouting distance

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of this marker); a different marker also named Masonic Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Edith Wharton (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Serbian Orthodox Cathedral Church of St. Sava (about 700 feet away); Serbian Cathedral Church of Saint Sava (about 700 feet away); Fifth Avenue Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); 200 Fifth Avenue Clock (approx. 0.2 miles away); General Worth Square (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Another marker is no longer nearby. S.F.B. Morse (was about 700 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . .
1. Masonic Temple and the Masonic Hall Building - 54 W 24th and 71 W 23rd. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on April 11, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. The Lost 1875 Masonic Temple -- 23rd Street at 6th Avenue. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on April 11, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011

2. Masonic Hall Marker

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011

3. Masonic Hall Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 684 times since then and 15 times this year. Last updated on April 11, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 29, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.