Masonic Temple, Masonic temple in Gainesville, Florida, US

The Masonic Temple is a three-story brick building on North Main Street, distinguished by symmetrical windows and classical design features. The main facade displays decorative stonework that reflects early 20th-century architectural style.

The building was constructed in 1908 by Gainesville Masonic Lodge No. 41 and has served the community for over a century. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1998, recognizing its historical importance.

The building serves as a gathering place for members of Lodge No. 41, who meet here regularly to conduct their activities. The interior spaces are arranged to support Masonic traditions and the ceremonial practices that take place within them.

The temple stands at 215 North Main Street, at the corner of North Main Street and NE 3rd Avenue in downtown Gainesville. The lodge meets in the building, so visitors should arrange access to the interior in advance rather than expect regular public opening hours.

The lodge's Past Masters' Chain, begun in 1936 under Master Earl V. Simpson, holds 77 links, each engraved with a past master's initials and year and hung behind the Master's chair. The lodge also helped lay cornerstones across Gainesville, including the Gainesville Courthouse in 1885 and the University of Florida Auditorium in 1922.