Masonic Temple

The Masonic Temple sits at 90 Mall Road in Lahore and displays architectural features typical of masonic buildings with clear colonial influences in its stone construction and facade details. The structure retains characteristic elements that reflect its original function as a gathering place.

The building was constructed in 1914 by architect Basil M. Sullivan, replacing an earlier temple from 1859 that previously occupied the same site. It housed the Prince Albert Victor Lodge and the Hope and Perseverance Lodge as major masonic organizations of the city.

The building served as a meeting place for members of different faiths during its years as an active masonic lodge until Freemasonry was prohibited in Pakistan in 1972. This gathering of diverse religious communities reflected the city's social fabric at that time.

The building now operates as a government facility with limited access restricted to official purposes. Visits for architectural research or touring require special permissions arranged in advance.

British author Rudyard Kipling joined the Lodge of Hope and Perseverance in 1885 and served as its secretary. He later drew upon these experiences in his novel Kim, embedding the location in world literature.

GPS coordinates: 31.55917,74.32452

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:03