About this property
The Masonic Temple is a historic fraternal and commercial building at East Fourth Avenue and State Street in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Fundraising for the building was led by Joseph Carter Corbin and J. N. Donohoo. It is a four-story brick building, built between 1902 and 1904 by the state's African-American Masonic lodge, the Sovereign Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 78000599. It was listed on November 30, 1978.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Masonic Temple listed on the National Register?
Masonic Temple was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 30, 1978.
What type of historic resource is Masonic Temple?
Masonic Temple is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Masonic Temple?
The period of significance for Masonic Temple is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1902.
Can I research the history near Masonic Temple?
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