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

The Masonic Temple

Hollywood Historic Site #43

— 6840 Hollywood Blvd. —

The Masonic Temple Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, August 26, 2023

1. The Masonic Temple Marker

Inscription. The Masonic Temple, a Neoclassic Revival design built in 1921, was the work of John C. Austin, who also designed L.A. City Hall. The memorial service for silent film director D.W. Griffith, considered the father of American movies, was held at the Masonic Temple following his death in 1948. Among the stars who did filming or held events here were: Charlie Chaplin, W.C. Fields, Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, Bob Hope, Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis.

Erected by Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. (Marker Number 43.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1921.

Location. 34° 6.088′ N, 118° 20.406′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Hollywood. It is on Hollywood Boulevard west of Highland Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6840 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90028, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Transverse Ranges.

It is also

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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 walking distance of this marker: El Capitan Theatre (a few steps from this marker); Hollywood Masonic Temple (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The El Capitan Theatre (a few steps from this marker); Los Angeles Dodgers (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named El Capitan Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Chinese Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Dedicated to the Mrs. Minivers (within shouting distance of this marker); Chinese Heaven Dogs (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

Regarding The Masonic Temple. Masonry is the world’s first and largest fraternal organization. The Masons operated the temple until 1982, when they sold the building

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

Photographed by Craig Baker, August 26, 2023

2. The Masonic Temple and Marker

The location of ABC television’s Jimmy Kimmel Live.

after several years of declining membership. In 1998, Disney’s Buena Vista Pictures purchased the Masonic Temple to use it as a promotional venue for its movie premieres at their El Capitan Theatre next door. Since 2003, the building's theater has been the home of ABC's late-night talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. - Hollywood Historic Site markers, walking tour with map.

Sign on the Masonic Temple image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker

3. Sign on the Masonic Temple

Masonic Temple, Hollywood Boulevard looking West, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California image. Click for full size.

Photographed by California Postcard Co. (via California State Libraries), circa 1920s

4. Masonic Temple, Hollywood Boulevard looking West, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California

Credits. This page was last revised on October 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 341 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 29, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4. submitted on August 29, 2023.