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Masonic Temple (Portland, Maine)

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and others. This building has been the principal center of Masonic activity in the state since its construction in 1911. The Masons put the building up for sale in 2008, citing the high cost of its maintenance, but a deal to convert the building to condominiums fell through. They have now opened
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It is a brick and stone building, six stories in height, with a flat roof. Its main facade is divided into five sections, with four storefronts flanking a central two-story entrance. The entrance has wide paneled pilasters on either side, and a round-arch window at the second level. A beltcourse
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frieze with ornate decorate stonework separates the second and third levels. The middle three bays of the third through fifth floors are recessed, with flanking Corinthian pilasters and paired Corinthian columns on either side of the central bay.
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their spaces, which include some of the finest large spaces in the city, for event rental as a means to support its upkeep.
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The Grand Lodge of Maine was established in 1820, although its oldest lodge was founded in 1762, with a charter signed by
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The Portland Masonic Temple occupies a prominent position in the city's downtown, set between
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University and college buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places
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is a historic commercial and fraternal society building at 415
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Masonic Temple (Portland, Maine) is located in Maine
Masonic Temple (Portland, Maine) is located in the United States
Congress St.
Portland, Maine
43°39′32″N 70°15′30″W / 43.65889°N 70.25833°W / 43.65889; -70.25833
Frederick A. Tompson
82000748
Congress Street
Portland, Maine
Frederick A. Tompson
Beaux Arts architecture
National Register of Historic Places
City Hall
First Parish Church
Congress Street
Paul Revere
National Register of Historic Places listings in Portland, Maine


"National Register Information System"
National Register of Historic Places
National Park Service
ISBN
978-0-9728587-1-7


"NRHP nomination for Masonic Temple"
"Masons open their majestic spaces"

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