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the most beautiful and highly recognizable landmarks in the city upon completion. Second, there was also a large draw in terms of the mystery and intrigue that surrounded the fraternal order of the
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Masonic lodges and appendant organizations that included the York Rite (Royal Arch, Cryptic Masons, and the
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Masonic Temple was considered a major event for a number of different reasons. For one, the building was widely considered to be a crowning achievement in the city of Muncie. This was due to its architectural styling. While simple, it was still considered to be one of
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