Map showing the location of Masonic Temple, St. John's in Newfoundland and Labrador
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Masonic Temple, St. John's

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Map location of Masonic Temple, St. John's

"The Masonic Temple is a three storey brick building located at 6 Cathedral Street, St. John's, NL. Built between 1894-1896 and inspired by Classic Revival design, the Masonic Temple is the largest brick fraternal meeting hall in the province." It is "the most architecturally impressive fraternal lodge in Newfoundland and Labrador, utilizing many Classical Revival motifs, including pilasters, free-standing columns and multiple pediments" — "a physical reminder of a time when fraternal organizations played a significant role in the city of St. John's." source

Books here

  • Cover of Operation Masonic by Helen C. Escott
    settingOperation Masonic

    Helen C. Escott

    Publisher synopsis names the Masonic Temple as the central scene location, with documented references to specific downtown St. John's landmarks.

References

  1. 1.Masonic Temple, St. John's — description source
  2. 2.Operation Masonic: Atlantic Books / Flanker Press product page (2022); 2023 Atlantic Book Awards shortlist