NRHP: Masonic Temple
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Masonic Temple
NRHP Reference #: 05000792
NRHP Listing Date: 20050805
Location
1635 L Street, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska
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Summary
Designed by the Lincoln architectural firm of Meginnis and Schaumberg, the Masonic Temple is an excellent example of the union of art and architecture. A restrained Art Deco style is seen in the cubic massing and geometric décor of the building. Locally renowned artist Elizabeth Honor Dolan worked with the architectural character and form of the building's interior, creating a series of nine related murals in the meeting hall. The bas relief sculpture above the main entrance to the Masonic Temple was also based on a sketch by Dolan.
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About the National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is the country’s official list of historically significant properties. To be eligible for the NRHP a property must generally retain their historic appearance, be at least 50 years old, and have the potential to be documented as historically or architecturally significant at either the local, state, or national level. The National Register of Historic Places is a National Park Service program administered by the Nebraska State Historical Society for the state of Nebraska. Visit the Nebraska State Historical Society's website to learn more about the program.
