United Baptist Church - Downtown Troy Historic District - Troy, MO
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YoSam.
N 38° 58.684 W 090° 58.833
15S E 674929 N 4316282
Today it is the Masonic Temple
Waymark Code: WMR3C4
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 05/07/2016
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County of structure: Lincoln County
Location of structure: Main St. & Cap dau Gris St., Troy
City lot #: 166
Built: 1937
Historic name: United Baptist Church
Current Owner: Troy Lodge AF&AM
"611 Main Street (Contributing)
The building at 611 Main Street was constructed in 1937 as the United Baptist Church of Troy.
The building has been used as a Masonic Lodge since 1967. The church is a gable-front plan,
Colonial Revival style building with an asphalt-shingled gabled roof, exterior brick walls and a
concrete foundation covered with brick. The primary (east) elevation holds a central enclosed
vestibule with a flat hipped roof. The projecting entry bay holds a commercial style glass door set
within an original surround with a broken pediment and engaged fluted pilasters. The vestibule
walls (north/south) hold original six-light single-sash windows. Flanking the vestibule are single
windows of 12/12 double-hung design. Within the gable field (above the entrance) is an original
arched tri-partite window bay with decorative engaged pilasters dividing three windows and a
Gothic light arch. Vents flank the upper gable bay window. Also visible at the façade are gable
returns. An added date stone at the northeast building corner indicates that the property has been
in use as a lodge since 1967. Visible near the foundation are original multi-light basement
windows. The south elevation has a one-half story shed wing. North and south elevations retain
original 12-over-12 windows, one of which has been covered at the south elevation. Also visible
on the façade is a low frame ramp with handrail that leads to the primary entrance." ~ NRHP Nomination Form
Note: this building now has a cornerstone dated 1967. This was NOT the build date of the building, but a restoration and adjustment in the building when the Mason's took control. Removing "church" related items, (i.e. stained glass windows) and retain the historic elements.