Masonic Temple - 217-219 East Main Street
| Description: |
The laying of the cornerstone for this building took place on April 13, 1871. The dedication of the building, built by John Temperly, took place on May 16, 1872. In the early 1920s the public library was housed here on the second floor. In 1921 there was extensive work done on the building. It was modernized and refurbished making it one of the most attractive lodge halls in the state for a town the size of Madison. |
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| Origin: | 1927 |
| Created By: |
Harry Lemen, photographer |
| Source: |
http://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p4038coll5/id/46 |
| Collection: |
River to Rail and Lemen Collection |
| Copyright: |
Permission to reproduce this image for other than personal use must be requested from the Director of the Madison-Jefferson County Public Library. Please contact at 420 W. Main Street Madison, IN 47250 (812) 265-2744 |
| Geography: |
Indiana-Jefferson County-Madison |
| Subjects: |
Freemasons Clubs Libraries |
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This project is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, administered by the Indiana State Library.