Fraternal Hall Building

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Fraternal Hall Building
Fraternal Hall Building, 140 University Ave., Palo Alto, CA 5-27-2012 2-59-13 PM.JPG
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Location140 University Avenue and 514 High Street, Palo Alto, California
Coordinates 37°26′36″N122°09′44″W / 37.44333°N 122.16222°W / 37.44333; -122.16222 (Fraternal Hall Building) Coordinates: 37°26′36″N122°09′44″W / 37.44333°N 122.16222°W / 37.44333; -122.16222 (Fraternal Hall Building)
Area0.1 acres (0.040 ha)
Built byM.P. Madison
ArchitectSamuel Newsom
Architectural style Renaissance
NRHP reference No. 90000119 [1]
Added to NRHPFebruary 15, 1990

The Fraternal Hall Building is a historic building in Palo Alto, California. It was built in 1898 for the Fraternal Hall Association. [2] The founding members included Knights of Pythias and Freemasons. [2] The association sold the building in 1925, and the second floor was home to the Elks Club. [2]

The building was designed in the Renaissance architectural style. [2] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since February 15, 1990. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Fraternal Hall Building". National Park Service . Retrieved July 22, 2018. With accompanying pictures