St. Mark's Masonic Lodge, Masonic temple in Baddeck, Canada
St. Mark's Masonic Lodge is a Masonic temple at the corner of Queen Street and Grant Street in Baddeck, Nova Scotia. Built in 1898, it was designed in the style of a church, with a central square tower on the front gable and a second square tower on the rear elevation. Masonic symbols remain visible on the tower and transom, though much of the detailing is covered by modern vinyl siding.
The original building was constructed in 1898 following the destruction of its predecessor by fire. Victoria County granted it municipal heritage status in 2007.
The building was erected in 1898 as a Masonic lodge and is still used for Masonic meetings today. Its church-like form, with a square tower on the front gable and another at the rear, sets it apart from the surrounding shops in Baddeck. Masonic symbols remain visible on the tower and transom.
The building sits on a main downtown corner in Baddeck, making it easy to find and view from the street. The interior spaces may be reserved for ceremonies or private events, so exterior viewing is often the primary way to experience the architecture.
The building was designed to resemble a church, with a square tower on the front gable and another on the rear elevation. Masonic symbols remain visible on the tower and the transom, though modern vinyl siding now covers much of the original detailing.
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