Sturgeon Bay in Door County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Masonic Temple

1928

— Third Avenue Historic District —

Masonic Temple Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 7, 2015

1. Masonic Temple Marker

Inscription.
The Henry S. Baird Masonic Lodge was initially established in 1878 and was housed in a number of locations around downtown [illegible] 50 years before establishing a permanent home at this location. The building was designed by local architect Fred Crandall and completed at a cost of $31,500. The Temple also is the home of Honor Chapter #1 Order of the Eastern Star, the first O.E.S. chapter in Wisconsin (1890). The Neo-Classical Revival detailing of this quasi-public building is highlighted by limestone columns in antis, giving the building it's hint of Roman Temple form. The brick building is accented with the limestone trim and it's exterior has generally not been altered. The building is significant within the District as an intact local example of a common, early 20th century national building type and architectural style.

Erected 2007.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.

Location. 44° 50.032′ N, 87° 22.568′ W. Marker is in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, in Door County. Marker is on 3rd Avenue south of Michigan Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 31 South 3rd Avenue, Sturgeon Bay WI 54235, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Merchants Exchange Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Public Library (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 110-114 North 3rd Avenue (about 500 feet away); Hay Hardware (approx. 0.2 miles away); ‘Old Bell’ Tower (approx. 0.2 miles away); Historic Sturgeon Bay (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sturgeon Bay's Waterfront History (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Sturgeon Bay's Waterfront History (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sturgeon Bay.

Regarding Masonic Temple. Building contributes to the Third Avenue National Register Historic District.

Also see . . . Henry S. Baird Lodge #174, Sturgeon Bay WI. Lodge website homepage (Submitted on October 25, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Masonic Temple and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 7, 2015

2. Masonic Temple and Marker

Marker on post between staircase and sturgeon

Masonic Temple image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 7, 2015

3. Masonic Temple

Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 318 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 25, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.