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 Masonic Temple - Philipsburg, MT Posted by:  T0SHEA
N 46° 19.936 W 113° 17.646
12T E 323430 N 5133523
Though the Masons of Flint Creek Lodge #11 had met as early as 1867, they apparently had no lodge building of their own until this one was built in 1911. This 147 year old (as of 2014) lodge still meets on the upper floor of the temple.
Waymark Code: WMN04C
Location: Montana, United States
Date Posted: 11/30/2014
Views: 2
Masonic Temple
Meetings in Philipsburg of Flint Creek Lodge No. 11 date back to 1867. This structure, built in 1911, provided a permanent home for the community-oriented fraternal organization. Chambers for lodge meetings occupy the entire top floor. The ground floor originally housed the Philipsburg State Bank, and the outside entry to the bank’s old vault still remains intact. A chamfered corner complemented by visual emphasis on horizontal lines of banded masonry reflect the period.
From the NRHP Plaque
Describe the area and history:
Broadway Street in the old mining town of Philipsburg is the original main thoroughfare in the town and, as such, is lined with historic buildings, the majority of which have been restored and are still used as commercial and retail buildings.
This comparatively plain two storey brick building still hosts the Masons upstairs, while on the ground floor one may now find a tonsorial parlour and a senior citizens' centre. Sort of an odd mix. This masonic hall is on the north side of Broadway at Sansome Street, across from the Sayr's Building, the one with all the gingerbread.
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