Fullerton in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Fullerton Masonic Temple

Photographed By Craig Baker, September 27, 2023

1. Fullerton Masonic Temple Marker

Inscription.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior. Built 1919, rehabilitated 1996.
Plaque placed by Fullerton Heritage.

City of Fullerton Local Landmark No. 43, Masonic Temple, built 1920.
Plaque placed by Fullerton Heritage 2007.

Erected 1996 by Fullerton Heritage. (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 1919.

Location. 33° 52.455′ N, 117° 55.472′ W. Marker is in Fullerton, California, in Orange County. Marker is at the intersection of Harbor Boulevard and Chapman Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Harbor Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 501 N Harbor Blvd, Fullerton CA 92832, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Chapman Building (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fullerton Library (approx. 0.2 miles away); El Camino Real (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fullerton Union High School Auditorium (approx. ¼ mile away); Dewella Apartments (approx. ¼ mile away); Odd Fellows Lodge (approx. 0.3 miles away); Fullerton Post Office (approx. 0.3 miles away); Leo Fender Factory (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fullerton.

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When Fullerton's Masonic Order outgrew its original quarters (the Parker building at Spadra/Harbor and Amerige), it built this impressive Spanish Colonial Revival style building at the corner of Spadra (Harbor) and Chapman. Designed by Frank Benchley and started in 1919, it took nearly a year to build for the sum of $115,000. The style is not ornate, but rather clean-lined and eclectic. The flat tile roof at the back of the building has fanciful Mission Style parapets at both ends, and the front and sides have a skirt-tiled roof and boxed eaves with regularly spaced rafter-like brackets. The front portico with its elevated Neo-Classical entrance is
equally impressive. The Masonic Lodge was a social institution and the center of important social activities and charitable events in Fullerton, especially during the first 50 years of the twentieth century. Many of the city's prominent men belonged to this organization, and as the groups associated with Masons grew over the years, Fullerton for a time had more lodges and chapters than any other community in Orange County.
With its membership beginning to decline in the 1950s, the Masons found it increasingly difficult to maintain and improve the building and, in 1993 they sold the property. The current owners completely rehabilitated the building in 1995, restoring the exterior and many interior elements including the grand meeting room/lodge and the Batchelder tiles. Their sensitive restoration and adaptive reuse as Spring

Photographed By Craig Baker, September 27, 2023

2. Fullerton Masonic Temple Marker

Field Banquet Center have preserved this historic treasure as a vital element in our downtown.
-from a display inside the lobby.

Fullerton Masonic Temple and Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, September 27, 2023

3. Fullerton Masonic Temple and Markers

The markers are at the base of the round columns.

Fullerton Masonic Temple Information image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, September 27, 2023

4. Fullerton Masonic Temple Information

Display inside building.

Plaque Unveiling Notice - 1996 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, September 27, 2023

5. Plaque Unveiling Notice - 1996

Display inside building.

Masonic Temple & Fox Theatre image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, September 27, 2023

6. Masonic Temple & Fox Theatre

Display inside building.

Fox Fullerton Theatre image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, September 27, 2023

7. Fox Fullerton Theatre

Located across the street. Built in 1925.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 114 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on October 25, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.