Prince Hall Masonic Temple
historic place
The Prince Hall Masonic Temple is located in Los Angeles, California. This historic place was built in 1926. It is a two-story masonry building, described as simple in design. The building served as the Los Angeles branch of Prince Hall Freemasonry, a tradition of predominantly African-American Freemasonry in North America. Its construction reflected the movement of the African American community along the Central Avenue corridor. The temple was a vital center for community building, hosting numerous events for African Americans in Los Angeles. In 2009, the Prince Hall Masonic Temple was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a contributing building within the 52nd Place Historic District. It holds significance as one of two remaining Los Angeles club buildings established by and for African Americans. The Prince Hall Masonic Temple represents a key site in the social history of Black Angelenos.