Masonic Temple
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About Masonic Temple
Masonic Temple, at 104 S. Lincoln Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 19, 1982. It was among the first 10 of Aurora’s 29 listings, with one other the same day. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Neo-Classical Revival, as it does for 9 other Illinois listings.
What it isBuilding in Aurora, Illinois. 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 · 45 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes
104 S. Lincoln Ave., Aurora · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
12 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Neo-Classical Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Neo-Classical Revival.
Memories of Masonic Temple
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Questions about Masonic Temple
Is Masonic Temple on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 19, 1982 (Register number 82002545).
Is Masonic Temple a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Sam and Ruth Van Sickle Ford House, 2.4 miles away.
Can you visit Masonic Temple?
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?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 45 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 28893122 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.