Pythian Temple

The Pythian Temple stands at 924-926 Broadway as a multi-story building with retail shops below and meeting rooms above. The structure follows the common pattern of mixed-use buildings that housed both commerce and fraternal activities.

Architect Frederick Heath designed this building in 1906 for the Knights of Pythias lodge. The structure received recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.

The interior Castle Hall shows ornamental details from the early 1900s with carved woodwork and decorated plaster. These spaces reflect the craftsmanship and traditions of the fraternal order that originally gathered here.

The building currently houses several tenants across its floors, including a school and youth theater organization. Access varies depending on which section you wish to visit and whether events are happening.

During the 1990s the building served as a theater venue presenting productions of classical plays such as Inherit the Wind. This period showed how the space adapted to new cultural uses beyond its original fraternal purpose.

Location: Washington

Architects: Frederick Heath

GPS coordinates: 47.25470,-122.44000

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:50