1889 - Masonic Temple Building - Denver, CO
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Outspoken1
N 39° 44.672 W 104° 59.470
13S E 500756 N 4399403
Beautiful Masonic Building designed by famed Denver architect Frank Edbrooke
Waymark Code: WM8FQ2
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 03/27/2010
Views: 10
This stunning building was erected in 1889 by Denver's Masonic community. The building was designed by famed Denver Architect, Frank Edbrooke, who also designed the Brown Palace Hotel, the Denver City and County Building and was the final architect for the Colorado State Capitol. This building has two complimentary cornerstones, one on the east of the entrance and one on the west.
Year of construction: 1889
Cross-listed waymark: [Web Link]
Full inscription:
East Cornerstone
Laid by the
M W Grand Lodge of Colorado
AF & AM
April 8th AD 1889
AL 5889
West Cornerstone
Erected by
Denver Lodge No 5 AF & AM
Union Lodge No 7 AF & AM
Denver Chapter No 2 RAM
Colorado Commander No 1 KT
Metal Plaque
In Commeration of the Services
of Brothers
Julius A Myers
Cromwell Tucker
Frederick A Williams
Who, as Trustees of the Masonic Temple Assoication,
by their able and untiring efforts in the conduct
of its financial affairs, and without fee or reward,
saved this temple to the fraternity, this tablet is
here placed by
The Masonic Bodies of Denver
MDCCCC [1900]
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