Ukiah in Mendocino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Masonic Temple History
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 25, 2016
1. Masonic Temple History Marker
Their original 1872 wooden hall burned in 1923. No expense was spared to make this lodge the showcase of Ukiah. The lodge sported a blue Chinese tapestry, blue velvet draperies and a $2500 pipe-organ.
The membership list was a "who's-who" of the community.
Erected by Lodge #356 F&AM.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations.
Location. 39° 8.984′ N, 123° 12.521′ W. Marker is in Ukiah, California, in Mendocino County. It is on South School Street near West Perkins Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 102 South School Street, Ukiah CA 95482, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s Wine Country, in the North Coast, and specifically on the Coast Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast and in the Pacific Northwest. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Ukiah Telephone Exchange (within shouting distance of this marker); The Marks Building (within shouting distance of this marker); 116 & 118 South State Street (about 300 feet away); Gambrel-Hawn Building (about 400 feet away); IOOF Lodge #174 (about 500 feet away); Eversole Building (about 600 feet away); Sun House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ukiah Vichy Springs Resort (approx. 2.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ukiah.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Ladies of the Night (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 21, 2016
2. Masonic Temple History Marker
The maker is at the righthand corner of the building.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 569 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 5, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
