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.
Masonic Temple. c.1897. 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.
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.
Location. 44° 28.821′ N, 73° 12.774′ W. Marker is in Burlington, Vermont, in Chittenden County. Marker 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.
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 118 times since then and 18 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.
