William Penn Annex West in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Masonic Temple

An American Legacy Within

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 14, 2023

1. The Masonic Temple Marker

Inscription.
The Masonic Temple in Philadelphia was constructed in 1873. It has been called one of the great "wonders" of the Masonic world. Adorned with some of the finest artifacts of Freemasonry and magnificent lodge rooms based on themes of the ancient architectural world, the Masonic Temple connects us with our past by outwardly displaying our Masonic traditions and values.

Located within the Temple is the Masonic library and Museum of Pennsylvania, which houses thousands of texts and artifacts relating to history of the Fraternity in the commonwealth and the founding of our great nation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.

Location. 39° 57.219′ N, 75° 9.789′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in William Penn Annex West. Marker is on North Broad Street (Pennsylvania Route 611) north of John F. Kennedy Boulevard (Pennsylvania Route 611), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 29 N Broad St, Philadelphia PA 19107, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Bond (a few steps from this marker); Anna E. Dickinson (within shouting distance of this marker); Philadelphia (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Masonic Temple Philadelphia (within shouting distance of this marker); Major General John Fulton Reynolds (within shouting distance of this marker); Mother Jones (within shouting distance of this marker); General George McClellan / Major General John Fulton Reynolds (within shouting distance of this marker); General George B. McClellan (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 14, 2023

2. The Masonic Temple Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 44 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 17, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.