National Register of Historic Places

Winona Masonic Temple

Winona, Winona County, Minnesota
Listed
February 26, 1998
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
98000152

About this property

The Winona Masonic Temple is a historic Masonic Temple in Winona, Minnesota, United States, completed in 1909. Many local civic and business leaders were members of the lodge. Containing a large ballroom and other meeting space, the building was an important venue in Winona for both Masonic activities and general public events. The Winona Masonic Temple was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998 for having state-level significance in the themes of art and social history. It was nominated as the headquarters of a fraternal organization important to Winona's civic and social development, and for containing Minnesota's largest collection of Masonic theatre backdrops and stage equipment.

Location

255 Main St.
Winona, Winona County, Minnesota
44.05077, -91.63912

Categories

ARTSOCIAL HISTORY
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Winona Masonic Temple listed on the National Register?

Winona Masonic Temple was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 26, 1998.

What type of historic resource is Winona Masonic Temple?

Winona Masonic Temple is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Winona Masonic Temple?

The period of significance for Winona Masonic Temple is recorded as the industrial era.

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