Masonic Temple (Springfield, Ohio)
Masonic Temple | |
Front and side of the temple | |
| Location | 125 W. High St., Springfield, Ohio |
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| Coordinates | 39°55′24″N 83°48′48″W / 39.92333°N 83.81333°W |
| Built | 1927 |
| Architect | Howard Dwight Smith |
| Website | https://www.springfieldmasonic.org/ |
| NRHP reference No. | 08001195[1] |
| Added to NRHP | December 17, 2008 |
The Masonic Temple is a historic structure in Springfield, Ohio, United States. Located along High Street in downtown Springfield,[1] the temple was designed by Howard Dwight Smith and the firm of Miller & Reeves. Local Freemasons have met at the temple since construction was finished in January 1927.[2]
The temple was added to the National Register of Historic Places in December 2008.[1][3] In nominating the temple for inclusion on the Register, the Ohio Historical Society highlighted its significance as the home of the oldest fraternal organization in Springfield.[2]
References
- ^ a b c "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- ^ a b State Board Recommends 16 Ohio Nominations To The National Register Of Historic Places Archived 2010-02-03 at the Wayback Machine, Ohio Historical Society, 2008-08-01. Accessed 2010-02-09.
- ^ Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 12/15/08 through 12/19/08, National Park Service, 2008-12-24. Accessed 2010-07-26.
External links
- Profile from the Ohio Historical Society