The Masonic Temple Philadelphia : Souvenir Album -

Philadelphia, PA: Masonic Temple. Near Fine. 1974. Hardcover. Original pictorial paper wrap with staple binding. Unpaged. Illustrated throughout with color photographs, including cover and inside back cover. Light creasing along the staple line and minute wear to the corner tips. LAID IN is a half-fold, yellow paper brochure "Acquainting you with... The Library and Museum of The Grand Lodge F. and A. M. of Pennsylvania"; worn edges. Designed by James H. Windrim in medieval Norman style with bold and elaborate elevations and is considered one of the great architectural wonders of Philadelphia. The interior was designed by George Herzog and took 15 years to complete. The massive granite cornerstone, weighing ten tons, was leveled on St. John the Baptist's Day, June 24, 1868. The ceremonial gavel used on that day by Grand Master Richard Vaux was the same gavel used by President George Washington in leveling the cornerstone of the nation's Capitol building in 1793.On May 27, 1971, the Temple was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1985. It was cited in its landmark designation as one of the nation's most elaborate examples of Masonic architecture. ; 8vo .