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List of Masonic buildings in the United States identifies notable Masonic buildings in the United States. These have served as meeting halls by Masonic lodges, Grand Lodges or other Masonic bodies. Many of the buildings were built to house Masonic meetings and ritual activities in their upper floors, and to provide commercial space below.
(For a list of those within the United States, see: List of Masonic buildings in the United States) Most of the buildings on this list were purpose-built to house Masonic lodge meetings and ritual activities. In a few cases, Masonic bodies converted existing landmark buildings to Masonic use. [1] Also included are buildings constructed by the ...
Freemasonry in the United States is the history of Freemasonry as it was introduced from Britain and continues as a major secret society to the present day. It is a fraternal order that brings men together (and women through its auxiliaries) to gain friendship and opportunity for advancement and community progress.
The George Washington Masonic National Memorial is the only Masonic building supported by all 52 grand lodges of the United States. [80] [181] [187] By 1983, the memorial had 35 full-time staff and an annual budget of $500,000. [80]
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.
Masonic buildings in the United States by state (52 C) Masonic buildings in Washington, D.C. (6 P) + Masonic buildings in Puerto Rico (4 P) F. Former Masonic ...
It includes Masonic buildings in the United States that can also be found in the parent category, or in diffusing subcategories of the parent. Notable Masonic buildings in the United States which have been demolished or otherwise no longer exist are topics to be kept within subcategories.
Former Masonic buildings in the United States by state (31 C) A. Masonic buildings in Alabama (1 C, 14 P) Masonic buildings in Alaska (1 C, 1 P)