San Dimas in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Masonic Temple

Photographed by Craig Baker, February 15, 2021

1. Masonic Temple Marker

Inscription. L.T. Paulson, a local builder, designed the structure in the English Tudor style. It was completed in 1929 to serve as the home of San Dimas Masonic Lodge #428 F & AM. The building has served many functions and organizations and has played an important role in the community as a center for social activities.

Erected by San Dimas Historical Society. (Marker Number 23.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1929.

Location. 34° 6.576′ N, 117° 48.554′ W. Marker is in San Dimas, California, in Los Angeles County. It is at the intersection of Monte Vista Avenue and 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north on Monte Vista Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 220 N Monte Vista Ave, San Dimas CA 91773, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles

and in the Transverse Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Methodist Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pacific Electric Station (about 600 feet away); The Union Church of San Dimas (about 700 feet away); First Baptist Church (about 800 feet away); Site of the San Dimas Telephone Exchange (approx. 0.2 miles

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away); San Dimas Fruit Exchange (approx. 0.2 miles away); San Dimas Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sipple Block Building (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Dimas.

Photographed by Craig Baker, February 15, 2021

2. Masonic Temple Marker

Masonic Temple and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, February 15, 2021

3. Masonic Temple and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 461 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 20, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.