Scottish Rite Temple, Masonic temple in Guthrie, Oklahoma, United States
The Scottish Rite Temple features two buildings on a 10-acre plot, with the main structure displaying Neo-Classical Revival architecture and Doric columns.
The original building, constructed in 1908 as Convention Hall, served the Oklahoma State Legislature before being sold to Scottish Rite Masons in 1919.
The temple houses multiple ceremonial rooms decorated in different architectural styles, including Egyptian, Assyrian, Pompeiian, Crystal, Blue, Rose, Italian, and Indian.
The Guthrie Scottish Rite Museum within the complex provides educational exhibits about Freemasonry and maintains collections of artifacts and documents.
The western entrance incorporates bronze plaques and a pediment with the inscription 'To the Glory of the Grand Architect of the Universe' above its columns.
Location: Oklahoma
GPS coordinates: 35.87806,-97.41333
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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