Masonic Temple
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About Masonic Temple
Masonic Temple, at 501-505 S. 7th St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 4, 2002. The Register lists it for its black history and commerce, at the local level. It describes its style as Classical Revival, as it does for 148 other Kentucky listings. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isMasonic temple in Paducah, Kentucky. 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 · 34 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 25 minutes
501-505 S. 7th St., Paducah · about 0.9 miles on foot, as the crow flies
8 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Classical Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Classical Revival.
Memories of Masonic Temple
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Masonic Temple
Is Masonic Temple on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 4, 2002 (Register number 02001470).
Is Masonic Temple a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Kentucky has 30 National Historic Landmarks.
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 34 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 123851345 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.