Granada Hills in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Granada Hills Masonic Temple

Lodge No. 378

— Founded 1958 —

Granada Hills Masonic Temple Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, April 11, 2023

1. Granada Hills Masonic Temple Marker

Inscription.
Granada Hills Masonic Temple, dedicated December 1, 1967. Cornerstone July 2, 1983.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1967.

Location. 34° 16.8′ N, 118° 29.521′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Granada Hills. It is on Rinaldi Street just east of Hayvenhurst Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16535 Rinaldi St, Granada Hills CA 91344, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Taft House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Lopez Station (approx. one mile away); Kramer House (approx. 1.4 miles away); Farm Equipment (approx. 1.7 miles away); El Camino Real Bell (approx. 1.7 miles away); American Indian Gallery (approx. 1.7 miles away); Andres Pico Adobe (approx. 1.7 miles away); The Patio (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

Regarding Granada Hills Masonic Temple. Masonry is the world’s first and largest fraternal organization. It is guided by the enduring belief that each man has a responsibility to make the world a better place. For 300 years, Freemasonry has enhanced and

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strengthened the character of individual men by providing opportunities for fellowship, charity, and the search for truth – within ourselves and the larger world.

Granada Hills Lodge was formed by San Fernando Lodge No. 343 and in 1958 it was constituted as Lodge No. 790. Later that year the San Fernando lodge purchased the present location in Granada Hills. The building was a Christian Church at the time, and it was converted to a Masonic Lodge. San Fernando lodge was constituted in 1906 and lasted until the late 60’s.

In 1990, Mizpah Lodge No. 378 of Los Angeles, which was constituted in 1906, requested a merger with Granada Hills Lodge No. 790. This was approved on December 1, 1990, to be known as Granada Hills Lodge No. 378.

The following year, Lodge No. 482, constituted in 1922, also merged with Granada Hills Lodge No. 378.

Masonic Temple and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, April 11, 2023

2. Masonic Temple and Marker

The marker is to the left of the door.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 727 times since then and 76 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 12, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.