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Masonic Temple

Object Year: 
1937
Photographer: 
Bob Baxter

Opening on October 11, 1921, the second Masonic Temple in Charlotte was designed by Willard Rogers in the Egyptian Revival style. Prior to its dismantling and demolition, after First Union purchased the property in 1987, it was the last example of Egyptian Revival architecture in North Carolina. The first Masonic Temple in Charlotte was located on South Tryon Street and the corner of Second Street. Built in 1913, at a cost of $122.750, the building was designed by Charles Christian Hook and Willard G. Rogers. J.A. Jones was the construction company. That building opened on March 4, 1914 Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: E. C. Kropp Company

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Donated By: 
Black, Mrs. Arthur F.
Image Collection Category: 
Charlotte Postcard Collection
Image Collection Format: 
Postcard