Philly Inquirer Tours Historic Masonic Temple

[My Freemasonry]

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by Christopher Hodapp



A Philadelphia Inquirer reporter toured the incredible Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania's magnificent Masonic Temple for a story over the weekend.

See "Philly’s own ‘Temple of Doom’ has fossils in the floors, stars in the ceiling, and an Egyptian room," by Stephanie Farr, with photos by Monica Herndon.

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Apart from the usual journalistic sniping these days (superficial explanations, an obligatory "dead white guys" comment, and suggesting room names be changed to suit modern sensibilities), it's not bad for giving a drive-by overview of one of the most impressive Masonic buildings in the world.

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Monica Herndon/Philadelphia Inquirer​

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Monica Herndon/Philadelphia Inquirer​

One interesting tidbit for owners of our more impressive downtown temples: last year almost 13,000 people toured the Philadelphia Temple, which is more than the number who toured the city's equally impressive city hall building. The public is VERY curious about our Masonic halls. Now, whether that kind of public exposure translates into greater interest in joining is a different question. But it certainly cannot hurt.

If the world thinks you're dead, beat on the coffin lid and convince them to dig you up.





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