Downtown in Santa Ana in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

The Masonic Temple

Photographed by Liam Williams, August 27, 2026

1. The Masonic Temple Marker

Inscription.
Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties

The Masonic Temple

501 N. Sycamore St.
c. 1931

Landmark

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical date for this entry is December 5, 1930.

Location. 33° 44.944′ N, 117° 52.113′ W. Marker is in Santa Ana, California, in Orange County. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of South Sycamore Street and W 5th street, on the right when traveling north on South Sycamore Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 501 S Sycamore Street, Santa Ana CA 92701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles

and in the Peninsular 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:

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Santa Ana's Birthplace (within shouting distance of this marker); El Camino Real Bell (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Orange County Courthouse (about 400 feet away); Dr. Howe-Waffle House and Carriage House (about 500 feet away); Orange County's first permanent jail (about 500 feet away); Dragon Confectionary (about 600 feet away); Chinatown Memorial 2024 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Delta III Rocket (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Ana.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Episcopal Church of the Messiah (was about 700 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . Masonic Temple (SoCal Landmarks). Excerpt:

The cornerstone of the Masonic Temple in Santa Ana was laid with all due ceremony on December 5, 1930. Prominent Long Beach architect Horace B. Austin designed the 4-story building in what is described as a modified Gothic Revival style with Moderne influences. Construction was completed in 1931. Built to house several Masonic groups, the building featured a highly decorated lodge hall, auditorium, banquet hall, lounges, library, penthouse
Photographed by Liam Williams, August 27, 2026

2. The Masonic Temple Marker
Marker is visible to the left of the entrance
apartment and five retail shops. Boarded up in 1985, seismic work was done in 1999 and the interior was refurbished in late 2000 after which it served as the Santa Ana Performing Arts and Event Center. It was sold to the Church of Scientology in 2006 and underwent further restoration before opening in June 2012. It is a contributor to the Santa Ana Downtown Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places.

(Submitted on August 28, 2026.)

501 N. Sycamore Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Liam Williams, August 27, 2026

3. 501 N. Sycamore Street

Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2026, by Liam Williams of Irvine, California. This page has been viewed 13 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 28, 2026, by Liam Williams of Irvine, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.