McAlester Scottish Rite Temple, Masonic temple in McAlester, Oklahoma, United States.
The McAlester Scottish Rite Temple is a Masonic building in McAlester, Oklahoma, constructed in two phases: 1907 and 1928–1930. The later phase produced a brick and stone structure built around the earlier 1907 consistory. It is the oldest Masonic building in Oklahoma and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
The temple was built between 1907 and 1930, representing the architectural expansion of Freemasonry in the early 20th century. Its listing on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 recognized its place in American architectural history.
The McAlester Scottish Rite Temple is the oldest Masonic building in Oklahoma, and its consistory dates to 1907. The brick and stone structure built in 1928–1930 was erected around that earlier consistory, so the lodge's meeting tradition predates the present building by two decades. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
The building is located in downtown McAlester and is easy to reach, with parking available nearby. Tours are offered that allow visitors to see the impressive interiors, so it's helpful to check ahead about when access is available.
The temple is the oldest Masonic building in Oklahoma, its 1907 consistory enclosed by construction of 1928–1930. The National Register listed it in 1980.
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