About this property
The Masonic Temple in Yuma, Arizona, was built in 1931 in the late Art Deco style of Moderne. It was designed by Los Angeles–based architects Edward Gray Taylor and Ellis Wing Taylor. In 1933, at the depth of the Great Depression, the Masonic lodge lost all its funds in a bank closure.
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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 84000752. It was listed on April 11, 1984.
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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 April 11, 1984.
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 1931.
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