Masonic Temple, Fort Worth, Texas
historic place
The Masonic Temple in Fort Worth, Texas, is a historic place located in Tarrant County. The Masonic Temple Association of Fort Worth was chartered in 1929 to provide a central meeting place for its member bodies. Construction began on November 14, 1930, and the building was completed in 1932. Designed by the Fort Worth architectural firm of Wiley G. Clarkson & Co., the Temple exhibits Neo-Classical styling with Art Moderne influences. It features upper-story Ionic columns and Monel bas-relief doors. The building was designated a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1984 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2017. The Masonic Temple stands as a significant example of early 20th-century architecture and its role in the city's fraternal history.