Walnut Creek in Contra Costa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Masonic Temple

1604 Mt. Diablo Blvd.

— 1916 —

Masonic Temple Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, April 15, 2016

1. Masonic Temple Marker

Inscription. Walnut Creek Masonic Lodge - founded around 1873 - built its Masonic Temple in 1916. Previously, the group met on Main Street. The building was expanded in 1953. It closed as a Temple in 1984 and was remodeled for commercial use.

Erected by Walnut Creek Historical Society. (Marker Number 172.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the California - Walnut Creek Heritage Walk series list.

Location. 37° 53.854′ N, 122° 3.695′ W. Marker is in Walnut Creek, California, in Contra Costa County. Marker is at the intersection of Locust Street and Mt. Diablo Boulevard, on the left when traveling north on Locust Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Walnut Creek CA 94596, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church (a few steps from this marker); The Dole House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Dole House (within shouting distance of this marker); First Church of Christ, Scientist (within shouting distance of this marker); Oldest Commercial Building (about 400 feet

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away, measured in a direct line); Walnut Creek Methodist Church (about 400 feet away); Sherburne Building (about 400 feet away); San Ramon Valley Bank (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Walnut Creek.

More about this marker. This marker is on the corner of Locust Street and Mt. Diablo Boulevard on Locust Street. While the building which the marker is in front faces Locust Street, its address is 1604 Mt. Diablo Boulevard.

This marker is a part of the Walnut Creek Heritage Walk.

Masonic Temple Marker (detail) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer

2. Masonic Temple Marker (detail)

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, April 15, 2016

3. Masonic Temple Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 367 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 16, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.