Masonic Temple (Springfield, Ohio)

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Masonic Temple
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Location125 W. High St., Springfield, Ohio
Coordinates 39°55′24″N83°48′48″W / 39.92333°N 83.81333°W / 39.92333; -83.81333
Built1927
Architect Howard Dwight Smith
Website https://www.springfieldmasonic.org/
NRHP reference No. 08001195 [1]
Added to NRHPDecember 17, 2008

The Masonic Temple is a historic structure in Springfield, Ohio, United States. Located along High Street in downtown Springfield, [1] the temple was designed by Howard Dwight Smith and the firm of Miller & Reeves. Local Freemasons have met at the temple since construction was finished in January 1927. [2]

The temple was added to the National Register of Historic Places in December 2008. [1] [3] In nominating the temple for inclusion on the Register, the Ohio Historical Society highlighted its significance as the home of the oldest fraternal organization in Springfield. [2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. 1 2 State Board Recommends 16 Ohio Nominations To The National Register Of Historic Places Archived 2010-02-03 at the Wayback Machine , Ohio Historical Society, 2008-08-01. Accessed 2010-02-09.
  3. Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 12/15/08 through 12/19/08, National Park Service, 2008-12-24. Accessed 2010-07-26.