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The first major attempt to define the landmarks of Freemasonry was in 1858, when Albert Mackey (1807–1881) defined 25 landmarks in total: [6] The fraternal modes of recognition; The division of Masonry into 3 symbolic degrees; The symbolic legend of Hiram Abiff; The government of the fraternity by a Grand Master
Often these are significant landmarks in their towns or cities, and reflect the influence of Masons at one time. Most are buildings built for exclusive or shared use by Masonic lodges, Grand Lodges or other Masonic bodies. Many include original commercial space on ground or lower floors, with space intended for group meetings above.
Listed on the List of City of Long Beach historic landmarks [33] [34] It is "one of the last remaining examples of eminent local architect Henry Starbuck, who designed many of the city's turn-of-the-century buildings." It was renovated and restored in the 1980s, and was remodelled in the 1990s for use by Z Gallerie, a store.
Market Street Masonry: 5 Blocks, 8 Parcels 2013 Discontiguous district of 8 structures built between 1911 and 1925. Each building is constructed of reinforced concrete or a combination of brick and reinforced concrete. All are designed by San Francisco master architects. [29] [30] 13 Duboce Park: 4 Blocks, 90 Parcels 2013
Albert Mackey built on this in 1856, when he identified 25 Landmarks or characteristics of Masonry which have been widely adopted in America. UGLE considers itself to be the most ancient Grand Lodge in continuous existence.
Brick masonry chapel from 1685. The church has been on U.S. territory since Puerto Rico was annexed in 1898. [63] Daggett House: Pawtucket: RI 1685 Residential Oldest house in Pawtucket. Not tested yet using dendrochronology. Foster's Castle: Tunstall, Virginia: VA 1685–1690 Residential Sign of the Bird in Hand: Newtown: PA 1686 Tavern
Masonry walls have an endothermic effect of its hydrates, as in chemically bound water, unbound moisture from the concrete block, and the poured concrete if the hollow cores inside the blocks are filled. Masonry can withstand temperatures up to 1,000 °F (538 °C) and it can withstand direct exposure to fire for up to 4 hours.
It is a single story masonry structure, built out of fieldstone with concrete and cream-colored brick trim. Its roofline has an irregular assortment of gables, with a front-facing gable featuring a chimney at its center. Built around 1938, it is the first known area house completed by Silas Owen, Sr., a local master mason.