Yuma in Yuma County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Masonic Temple – Lodge #17
1931
— National Register of Historic Places —
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, March 13, 2010
1. Masonic Temple – Lodge #17 Marker
Designed in the Modernistic/Art Deco style, it retains its original design and use as a lodge. Freemasonry in Yuma began in 1900. Lodge #17 was formed in November, 1901.
for the preservation of our heritage.
Mayor Marilyn R Young
Council Members
Bobby Brooks – Karen Hill – Louise Renault
Art Everett – Frank Irr – Ema Lea Shoop
Joyce Wilson – City Administrator
Michael Steel – Director of Community Development
Erected 1999 by City of Yuma.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1901.
Location. 32° 43.453′ N, 114° 37.316′ W. Marker is in Yuma, Arizona, in Yuma County. Marker is on South 2nd Avenue near West 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 153 South 2nd Avenue, Yuma AZ 85364, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Yuma County Arizona World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); George Washington (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gandolfo Theater (about 300 feet
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Photographed By Adam Margolis, February 6, 2022
2. Masonic Temple – Lodge #17 Marker
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, March 13, 2010
3. Masonic Temple – Lodge #17 Marker
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, March 13, 2010
4. Masonic Temple – Lodge #17
Photographed By Adam Margolis, February 6, 2022
5. Masonic Temple
This view is of the rear of building, looking northwest.
Photographed By Adam Margolis, February 6, 2022
6. Masonic Temple Cornerstone
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,515 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 23, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 2. submitted on February 7, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 3, 4. submitted on March 23, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 5, 6. submitted on February 7, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
