Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Masonic Temple in Worcester, Massachusetts. Morning Star Lodge. Scottish Rite. York Rite

Masonic Temple. Worcester, Massachusetts. Morning Star Lodge

     Construction of the Masonic Temple in Worcester, Massachusetts began on September 12, 1913 with the laying of the cornerstone. The building was completed and dedicated on September 3, 1914. It is a masterwork of Classical Revival architecture, and is one of the most impressive buildings in the City of Worcester… though the inside is rarely seen by the public. Among it's various themed rooms the Temple contains a Grecian Chamber, an Egyptian Chamber, a Medieval style meeting room, a billiard hall and a Gothic Chapel. (photos by Travis Simpkins)

Masonic Temple. Worcester, Massachusetts. Morning Star Lodge

Masonic Temple. Worcester, Massachusetts. Scottish Rite Valley of Worcester

Masonic Temple. Worcester, Massachusetts. Morning Star Lodge

Masonic Temple. Worcester, Massachusetts. York Rite

Masonic Temple. Worcester, Massachusetts. Morning Star Lodge. Chair of Isaiah Thomas

Masonic Temple. Worcester, Massachusetts. Morning Star Lodge. Gothic Room

Masonic Temple. Worcester, Massachusetts. Morning Star Lodge

Masonic Temple. Worcester, Massachusetts. York Rite Chapel

Masonic Temple. Worcester, Massachusetts. Middle Chamber

Masonic Temple. Worcester, Massachusetts. Morning Star Lodge

Masonic Temple. Worcester, Massachusetts. Morning Star Lodge

Masonic Temple. Worcester, Massachusetts. Scottish Rite Egyptian Chamber

Masonic Temple. Worcester, Massachusetts. York Rite Chapel

Masonic Temple. Worcester, Massachusetts. Morning Star Lodge

Masonic Temple. Worcester, Massachusetts. Medieval Room

Masonic Temple. Worcester, Massachusetts. Ark of the Covenant. Scottish Rite

Masonic Temple. Worcester, Massachusetts. York Rite

Masonic Temple. Worcester, Massachusetts. Middle Chamber

Masonic Temple. Worcester, Massachusetts. Scottish Rite Valley of Worcester

Masonic Temple. Worcester, Massachusetts. Morning Star Lodge

Masonic Temple. Worcester, Massachusetts. Morning Star Lodge. Isaiah Thomas