National Register of Historic Places

Hornitos Masonic Hall No. 98

Hornitos, Mariposa County, California
Listed
August 2, 2005
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
05000775

About this property

The Hornitos Masonic Hall No. 98 is a historic Masonic Hall building in Hornitos, Mariposa County, California. It was built in 1855 by Italian stonemasons who worked in the gold mines of the Mother Lode of the California Gold Rush. It is classified as an unreinforced masonry building because its walls have no metal support. All rock, granite, and brick materials came from local sources. During the first twenty years of its existence, the building served many different purposes, operating as a photography studio, a jewelry and watch store, tailor shop and finally as the Fashion Saloon. It was purchased by Masons in August 1873 for $220, and they renovated it for a Masonic Hall. Sometime in early 1875, the Masonic Hornitos Lodge No. 98 began holding regular meetings in the building and have occupied it ever since. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. National Register of Historic Places listings in Mariposa County, California

Location

2877 Bear Valley Rd.
Hornitos, Mariposa County, California
37.50135, -120.23833
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Mariposa County Courthouse
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Mariposa Town Historic District
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Mariposa County High School Auditorium
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15.1 mi
St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rectory and Cemetery
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When was Hornitos Masonic Hall No. 98 listed on the National Register?

Hornitos Masonic Hall No. 98 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 2, 2005.

What type of historic resource is Hornitos Masonic Hall No. 98?

Hornitos Masonic Hall No. 98 is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Hornitos Masonic Hall No. 98 is recorded as the industrial era.

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