(former) Masonic Lodge - Dallas Downtown Historic District (Boundary Increase) - Dallas, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 32° 46.715 W 096° 47.549
14S E 706751 N 3628897
The Masonic Hall was constructed in 1941 to house nine Dallas Masonic organizations. The building housed the Blue Lodges of Dallas, the York Rite, eight chapters of the Eastern Star, the Ladies of the Beauceant and the Rainbow Girls.
Waymark Code: WM114EK
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 08/14/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member T0SHEA
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NRHP Nomination Form

"Clad in limestone, with simple detailing, this building includes many typical Art Moderne features: smooth, planar walls without surface ornamentation, strong horizontal lines, individual 'punched' windows, large building massing. Black granite surround is used at the 2-story high recessed entry with aluminum storefront with aluminum, stainless steel and bronze ornamentation at the entry. The central entry massing is flanked by identical 2-story wings at each side."

Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): Dallas Downtown Historic District (Boundary Increase)

Link to nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com page with the Historic District: [Web Link]

Address:
501 Harwood Street, Dallas, TX

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