Freemasons Lodge Building, British colonial masonic building in Saddar district, Karachi, Pakistan.
The Freemasons Lodge Building is a yellow sandstone structure from British colonial times in Saddar, featuring round pillars and a prominent wooden staircase. The structure displays architectural details from the Edwardian and Victorian periods throughout its interior spaces and decorative elements.
The building was constructed in 1914 during British rule as a gathering place for Freemasons. After Pakistan banned the organization in 1972, the structure changed to a different purpose.
Local residents call this building 'jadoo ghar', meaning House of Sorcery, because Freemason activities stirred curiosity and mystery in the community. The nickname shows how people made sense of a place devoted to secretive gatherings and unknown rituals.
The building is now used by the Sindh Wildlife Department and opens to visitors on Sunday mornings. Interior spaces and a small library with exhibition areas are available to see when you visit.
The first-floor hall retains its original flooring pattern, which mirrors designs found in Hollywood masonic lodges. Plaques throughout the structure commemorate the founding members who established this organization.
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