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

Hollywood Masonic Temple

Photographed By Craig Baker, August 26, 2023

1. Hollywood Masonic Temple Marker

Inscription. Greek Revival style. Architect - John C. Austin. Built 1921. Declared 1984, Historic-Cultural Monument No. 277, City of Los Angeles, Cultural Heritage Commission, Cultural Affairs Department.

Erected 1984 by City of Los Angeles. (Marker Number 277.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument, and the National Register of Historic Places series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1921.

Location. 34° 6.084′ N, 118° 20.415′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Hollywood. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Masonic Temple (a few steps from this marker); El Capitan Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The El Capitan Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Los Angeles Dodgers (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named El Capitan Theatre

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(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 Hollywood Masonic Temple. Masonry is the world’s first and largest fraternal organization. Construction of the three-story building was led by local lodge master Charles E. Toberman, who was responsible for developing much of Hollywood including the Hollywood Bowl, Grauman's Chinese Theatre, the Roosevelt Hotel, the Max Factor Building, and the El Capitan Theatre. Architect John C. Austin is also noted as the lead architect of the Griffith Observatory and L.A. City Hall.
In 1969, longtime Mason Harold Lloyd was honored in a ceremony as his name was placed on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, directly in front of the Masonic Temple.
The Masons operated the temple until 1982, when they sold the building after several years of declining membership.
The Masonic Temple was designated a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument in 1984, and added to the National

Photographed By Craig Baker, August 26, 2023

2. Hollywood Masonic Temple Marker

Register of Historic Places in 1985.
In July 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 Masonic Temple has been the home of ABC's late-night talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live.

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

Photographed By Craig Baker, August 26, 2023

3. Hollywood Masonic Temple and Marker

Home of ABC television’s Jimmy Kimmel Live.

Hollywood Masonic Temple image. Click for full size.

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4. Hollywood Masonic Temple

Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 99 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 30, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.