Masonic Temple, Masonic temple in Atoka, Oklahoma.
The Masonic Temple in Atoka is a three-story building from 1915 with stained glass windows on its third story. It was originally a meeting hall for a local Masonic lodge and is regarded as architecturally unique in its community. As of 2023, it houses Reba’s Place, a restaurant, bar, live music venue and retail store.
Built in 1915 as a meeting hall for a local Masonic lodge, the building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980, when it was considered a prime candidate for restoration. It later served as a hospice in 2013. In 2021, during an inspection, Reba McEntire and several others were trapped when a staircase collapsed; all were evacuated safely.
Since 2023 the building has housed Reba's Place, a restaurant, bar, live music venue and retail store opened by country singer Reba McEntire, who grew up in the area. Visitors eat, drink and hear music in a former lodge hall listed on the National Register in 1980.
The building is located downtown and can be reached on foot, though visitors should contact ahead to arrange access. It is helpful to inquire in advance about entry arrangements and which areas are open to guests.
In 2021, while inspecting the building, Reba McEntire and a few others were trapped when a staircase collapsed; they were evacuated safely. The building had earlier served as a hospice in 2013, before becoming Reba's Place in 2023.
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