Masonic Temple Building
National Register of Historic Places

Masonic Temple Building

Viroquoa, Vernon County, Wisconsin
Listed
December 1, 2000
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
00001469

About this property

The Masonic Temple Building in Viroqua, Wisconsin was built in the Classical Revival style. It was designed by architects Albert E. Parkinson and Bernard Dockendorff and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. It is a two-story 110 by 218 feet (34 m × 66 m) building. After the former Masonic Temple was destroyed by fire in 1920, the current structure was built to house the Masonic Temple on the second floor, and the middle part of the first level built to house the Temple Theatre. Construction on the building began in September 1921 and was completed in January 1922. A dedication ceremony was held on August 24, 1922.

Location

116 S. Main St.
Viroquoa, Vernon County, Wisconsin
43.55589, -90.88927

Categories

ARCHITECTURESOCIAL HISTORYENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

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When was Masonic Temple Building listed on the National Register?

Masonic Temple Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 1, 2000.

What type of historic resource is Masonic Temple Building?

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

What is the period of significance for Masonic Temple Building?

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

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