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Masonic Temple Building
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National Register of Historic Places

Masonic Temple Building

On the National Register since 197749 years
Richardsonian Romanesque RevivalListed 1977Denver
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About Masonic Temple Building

Masonic Temple Building, at 1614 Welton St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 22, 1977. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. 22 more Register listings are within a quarter mile.

What it isRichardsonian Romanesque style building in Denver, Colorado. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 38 MB · National Archives↗
Through the years

1889 to today

  1. 1889Built
  2. 1977Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 49 years
Visit

Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes

1614 Welton St., Denver · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies

DirectionsWalk the tour in Google Maps
  1. 1Masonic Temple BuildingStart here
  2. 2Kittredge BuildingBuilding · next door
  3. 3Midland Savings BuildingItalian Renaissance · next door
  4. 4Paramount TheaterArt Deco · Built 1930 · next door
  5. 5Trinity United Methodist ChurchGothic · Built 1887 · 0.1 mi on
Around it

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Questions about Masonic Temple Building

Is Masonic Temple Building on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Nov 22, 1977 (Register number 77000369).

Is Masonic Temple Building a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Colorado has 25 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Denver Civic Center, 0.3 miles away.

Can you visit Masonic Temple Building?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Masonic Temple Building?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 38 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 84125755 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.