Madison in Dane County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Madison Masonic Temple

Photographed By William J. Toman, February 6, 2011

1. Madison Masonic Temple Marker

Inscription. This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior.

Erected by the United States Department of the Interior.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations.

Location. 43° 4.649′ N, 89° 23.243′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. Marker is at the intersection of Wisconsin Avenue and East Johnson Street, on the right when traveling north on Wisconsin Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 Wisconsin Avenue, Madison WI 53703, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Church of Christ, Scientist (here, next to this marker); Steensland House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Quisling Towers Apartments (about 400 feet away); Keyes House (about 500 feet away); Pierce House (about 500 feet away); Bashford House (about 500 feet away); Period Garden Park (about 500 feet away); Mansion Hill Historic District (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.

Regarding Madison Masonic Temple. According to the Madison Landmarks

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Commission, which named this building a landmark on October 25, 1993 (no. 108), "The Madison Masonic Temple is the best remaining example of a fraternal clubhouse in Madison. Masonic organizations were the most prominent fraternal groups in the city. Designed by the local architects James and Edward Law, brothers and Masons themselves, the building is an elegant example of Neo-Classical architecture. It was built in two sections: the front section that faces Wisconsin Avenue houses informal gathering spaces, and the rear section consists mostly of the large formal auditorium space."

Madison Masonic Temple image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William J. Toman, February 6, 2011

2. Madison Masonic Temple

The marker is on the left corner of the building just around the corner and above the cornerstone.

Madison Masonic Temple Cornerstone (lower) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William J. Toman, February 6, 2011

3. Madison Masonic Temple Cornerstone (lower)

Madison Masonic Temple Cornerstone (upper) image. Click for full size.

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4. Madison Masonic Temple Cornerstone (upper)

Madison Masonic Temple Detail image. Click for full size.

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5. Madison Masonic Temple Detail

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6. Madison Masonic Temple Detail

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7. Madison Masonic Temple

The Wisconsin Avenue side of the building is on the left and the East Johnson Street side of the building is on the right.

Left Front Door image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William J. Toman, March 8, 2011

8. Left Front Door

Inscription over door: "Our faith is in God."

Right Front Door image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William J. Toman, March 8, 2011

9. Right Front Door

Inscription over door: "Our love is toward all mankind."

Center Front Door image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William J. Toman, February 6, 2011

10. Center Front Door

Inscription over door: "Our hope is in immortality."

Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 835 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on February 12, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 8, 9, 10. submitted on March 8, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin.