Perseverance Hall, Historic Masonic lodge in New Orleans, United States
Located within Louis Armstrong Park, Perseverance Hall exhibits Greek Revival architecture with symmetrical shapes and prominent columns at 901 St. Claude Avenue.
Constructed between 1819 and 1820 by architects Correjolles & Chaigneau, this building stands as the oldest Masonic temple in Louisiana.
The hall functioned as a gathering space where Louisiana Creole jazz performers played for mixed audiences during social events and Monday night banquets.
The National Park Service maintains documentation about the property, including photographs and historical records available through state preservation office databases.
Multiple Masonic organizations operated from this location, including Persévérance no. 4, l'Etoile Polaire no. 1, and Germania Lodge no. 46.
Location: Louisiana
Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 29.96278,-90.06778
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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