Grand Lodge And Library Of The Ancient Free And Accepted Masons
The Grand Lodge and Library of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is a building from 1924. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. The architects were Hugill & Blatherwick of Sioux Falls.
The National Register nomination describes its importance as "the purest example of Neo-classic style in Sioux Falls. The combination of classic elements and internal structural innovations of the early twentieth century, such as steel doors and trim painted to resemble wood and a nine-ton glass floor, enhance the architectural importance of the structure. The use of steel and glass were unique at that time in the city."
The building has one of the largest Masonic libraries in the United States. The library has more than 22,000 volumes. The building also has a museum on its second floor.
References
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- ^ "Pick Architects For New Library. Hugill & Blatherwick Chosen to Prepare PLans for Grand Lodge Masonic Library," Argus-Leader, August 4, 1923.
- ^ cott Gerloff (April 1975). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Grand Lodge and Library of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons". National Park Service. Retrieved January 9, 2018. With three photos.
