Shelby in Cleveland County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Cleveland Masonic Temple
Central Shelby National Historic District
| | 1924 | |
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, April 23, 2022
1. Cleveland Masonic Temple Marker
Erected by Historic Shelby Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.
Location. 35° 17.442′ N, 81° 32.33′ W. Marker is in Shelby, North Carolina, in Cleveland County. It is at the intersection of South Washington Street and East Warren Street, on the right when traveling north on South Washington Street. The marker is mounted at eye-level, directly on the northwest corner of the subject building, facing South Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 South Washington Street, Shelby NC 28150, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Piedmont. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Plato Durham (a few steps from this marker); The Earl Scruggs Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Post Office Annex (within shouting distance of this marker); Shelby Sit-ins (within shouting distance of this marker); Cleveland County World War II Memorial (within shouting distance
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Regarding Cleveland Masonic Temple. Contributing property, Central Shelby National Historic District, National Register of Historic Places № 83001841.
From the National Register Nomination, prepared by Genevieve and Timothy Keller, January 1983:
The 1924 move of the Shelby Masons from their mid-1880's lodge to the exotic Egyptian Revival Temple on South Washington Street was another indication that the traditional two-story brick commercial box was no longer fashionable. Designed by the Charlotte architect W. G. Rogers, the Masonic Temple is significant as the only example of the Egyptian Revival style in Shelby.
Also see . . . Masonic Temple Building (Wikipedia).
Excerpt: The Masonic Temple is a historic Masonic Lodge and office building. It was built in 19241925, and is a four-story, rectangular, brushed brick(Submitted on December 2, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)building. It is in the Egyptian Revival style with massive concrete lintels at the first story, robust lotiform pillars at the building's principal entrance, and a richly ornamented cornice frieze. It was commissioned by the Cleveland Lodge of the Ancient, Free, and Accepted Masons of North Carolina. Today, no Masonic lodges meet in the building.Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, April 23, 20222. Cleveland Masonic Temple MarkerThe marker is mounted directly above the cornerstone, at the northwest corner of the building.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, April 23, 2022
3. Cleveland Masonic Temple (northwest elevation)
Looking south along South Washington Street; the marker and cornerstone are near the left edge of the photo.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, April 23, 2022
4. Cleveland Masonic Temple Cornerstone
A-F and A-M
Erected to God
Dedicated to Masonry
A D 1924 A L 5924
J-Le Grand Everett
Grand Master
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, April 23, 2022
5. Cleveland Masonic Temple Entrance
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, April 23, 2022
6. Cleveland Masonic Temple (west elevation)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 195 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 2, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
