Downtown in Glendale in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Masonic Temple

Glendale

Photographed by Craig Baker, January 20, 2023

1. Masonic Temple Marker

Inscription. The Masonic Temple was dedicated on June 11, 1929 and served as a meeting place for several Masonic Lodges for nearly three decades. The building, constructed by J.V. McNeil, was designed by architect and engineer Arthur Lindley who was also notable as the architect behind Glendale's Alex Theatre. Caruso Affiliated acquired the building in early 2015, fifty years after the last Masons' meeting adjourned. The Caruso team expended tremendous effort over a 9-month period to complete the demolition of the non-historic elements and completely renovate and restore the building to the beauty and grandeur you see today. The historic Masonic Temple building has been repurposed and its interiors modernized, allowing it to resume its stature not only as an iconic architectural centerpiece of Brand Boulevard, but also as a symbol of revitalization for the city which its residents and future generations can look to with pride. (Marker Number 15.)

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

Location. 34° 8.59′ N,

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118° 15.286′ W. Marker is in Glendale, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Downtown. It is on Brand Boulevard just north of Colorado Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 234 S Brand Blvd, Glendale CA 91210, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s The Valley (the San Fernando Valley),

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,

on 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: Korean Comfort Women Statue (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Security Trust and Savings Bank (approx. ¼ mile away); Glendale Main Post Office (approx. 0.3 miles away); Glendale Y.M.C.A. (approx. 0.3 miles away); Alex Theatre (approx. 0.4 miles away); Hotel Glendale

Masonic Temple Marker and Photo image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, January 20, 2023

2. Masonic Temple Marker and Photo

(approx. half a mile away); Goode House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Richardson Home (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glendale.

Regarding Masonic Temple. The building is Glendale Historical Landmark No. 15, and on the National Register of Historic Places.

Masonic Temple image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker

3. Masonic Temple

Credits. This page was last revised on March 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 22, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 1,134 times since then and 249 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 22, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.