National Register of Historic Places

Masonic Temple

Yakima, Yakima County, Washington
Listed
February 16, 1996
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
96000051

About this property

The Masonic Temple in Yakima, Washington, is a historic building constructed in 1911. Designed in 1909 by prominent Tacoma architect Frederick Heath in collaboration with Yakima architect William W. DeVeaux, while French Second-empire in design on the exterior, the lodge's interiors were designed based on contemporary knowledge of King Solomon's Temple at Jerusalem and would incorporate stone from what was believed to be the same quarry used by Solomon. One of Yakima's largest building projects of the era, construction of the concrete and steel-frame skyscraper would last over a year from late 1910 to early 1912. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. For many years it served as a meeting hall for Yakima's Masonic Lodges, however no lodges meet in the building today.

Location

321 E. Yakima Ave.
Yakima, Yakima County, Washington
46.60344, -120.50180

Categories

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Sources

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When was Masonic Temple listed on the National Register?

Masonic Temple was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 16, 1996.

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.

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