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Masonic Temple (Washington, D.C.)

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to Washington, D.C. Wood was recognized as being especially supportive of women architects during his lifetime. The lot that was known as "Seven Oaks" was bought for $ 115,000 in 1899. As the building was originally designed, the upper floors were reserved for Masonic rites, the middle floors were
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In 1983 the building was put up for sale by the Freemasons and was purchased that year by the National Museum of Women in the Arts. The interior of the building was renovated, with the auditorium converted into a special events space. The museum opened in 1987.
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style building. The building was the headquarters of the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia. It replaced an older building constructed in 1870 at 9th and F streets (which as of 2013 was still standing). Initially drafted by architect
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office space, and an auditorium on the first floor was meant to be rented out as a source of income. From 1941 until 1983, the auditorium was used as a public movie theater.
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in 1987, and is also on the D.C. Inventory List of Historic Sites. The building currently houses the
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The 78,810-square-foot (7,322 m) Masonic temple is a
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Renaissance Revival architecture in Washington, D.C.
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Masonic Temple (Washington, D.C.) is located in Washington, D.C.
Washington, District of Columbia
38°54′0″N 77°1′46″W / 38.90000°N 77.02944°W / 38.90000; -77.02944
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Washington, District of Columbia
National Register of Historic Places
National Museum of Women in the Arts
Renaissance Revival
Waddy B. Wood
City Beautiful movement


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