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The United States Capitol cornerstone laying was the Freemasonry ceremonial placement of the cornerstone of the United States Capitol on September 18, 1793. The cornerstone was laid by president of the United States George Washington Leader of the Lodge of the Continental Army, assisted by the Grand Master of Maryland Joseph Clark, in a Masonic ritual.
Pages in category "Masonic buildings in Washington, D.C." The following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
In the 1920s, a panel of architects named it "one of the three best public buildings" in the United States, along with the Nebraska State Capitol and the Pan American Union Building in Washington, D.C. In 1932, it was ranked as one of the ten top buildings in the country in a poll of federal government architects. [3] House of the Temple library
The 78,810-square-foot (7,322 m 2) Masonic temple is a Renaissance Revival style building. [2] The building was the headquarters of the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia. [1] It replaced an older building constructed in 1870 at 9th and F streets (which as of 2013 was still standing).
The United States Capitol, often called the Capitol or the Capitol Building, is the seat of the United States Congress, the legislative branch of the federal government. It is located on Capitol Hill at the eastern end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
The U.S. Capitol Gatehouses and Gateposts — designed circa 1827 by celebrated architect Charles Bulfinch — originally stood on the grounds of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. Two of the gatehouses are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in their new locations.
In a few cases, Masonic bodies converted existing landmark buildings to Masonic use. [1] Also included are buildings constructed by the Freemasons as part of their charitable endeavors (such as hospitals and schools). This list is intended to include any building having some form of landmark status such as being listed on a heritage registers ...
Old Stone House (Washington, D.C.) 3051 M St NW 1765 House Oldest surviving building built in Washington, D.C. [1] The White House: 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue 1792 Government U.S. President's Executive Mansion; Was largely rebuilt after War of 1812, except for exterior walls which are original. [2] United States Capitol: First St SE 1793 Government