Sparta Masonic Temple
N 43° 56.667 W 090° 48.748
15T E 675548 N 4868029
The Masons constructed this building in 1923, as Sparta's first building devoted entirely to a social organization. It is now a museum run by the Monroe County Historical Society.
Waymark Code: WM26MD
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 09/13/2007
Views: 19
The historical marker reads:
"The Masons constructed this building in 1923, as Sparta's first building devoted entirely to a social organization. The architecture is characterized by an eclectic mix of Classical Revival and Prairie School influences. Noted regional architect and Masonic lodge member Albert Parkinson designed it.
The building was purchased by the Monroe County Historical Society in 1984 for use as a county museum.
This property was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1987."
The building now houses the
"Deke" Slayton Memorial Space & Bike Museum.
Street address:
200 W Main St
Sparta, WI USA
54656
County / Borough / Parish: Monroe
Year listed: 1987
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering: Architect or Builder:Naset Brothers, Parkinson & Dockendorff: Style: Prairie School, Classical Revival
Periods of significance: 1900-1924
Historic function: Social: Clubhouse, Meeting Hall
Current function: Education: Museum : Commerce/Trade, Social: Clubhouse, Meeting Hall
Privately owned?: yes
Hours of operation: From: 10:00 AM To: 4:30 PM
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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