Burlington in Chittenden County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)

Masonic Temple

c.1897

Photographed by Caleb, June 22, 2022

1. Masonic Temple Marker

Inscription. The corner stone of the Masonic Temple was laid in an elaborate ceremony on October 20, 1897. The building was constructed for approximately $80,000 and was designed by John McArthur Harris of Wilson Brothers and Company, an architectural and engineering firm from Philadelphia. The Romanesque Revival style of the building is displayed in its broad arches and ornamental roof. The building was formerly the headquarters of the Grand Masonic Lodge of Vermont, which utilized the upper four stories for lavish halls, regalia rooms, parlors and libraries.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.

Location. 44° 28.821′ N, 73° 12.774′ W. Marker is in Burlington, Vermont, in Chittenden County. It is at the intersection of Church Street and Pearl Street, on the left when traveling north on Church Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Church Street, Burlington VT 05401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Vermont’s Champlain Valley.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in New England.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Church Street Marketplace (a few steps from this marker); First Unitarian Universalist Society Meeting House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Meeting House (within shouting distance of this marker); Neighbors Helping Neighbors

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Family and Religious Life (about 500 feet away); 103 Church Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); Howard Bank Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Saint-Joseph Parish (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burlington.

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Photographed by Caleb, June 22, 2022

2. Masonic Temple Markers

Masonic Temple Plaques image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Caleb, June 22, 2022

3. Masonic Temple Plaques

Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2022, by Caleb of Burlington, Vermont. This page has been viewed 310 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 22, 2022, by Caleb of Burlington, Vermont. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.