Masonic Temple
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About Masonic Temple
Masonic Temple, at 1156 Hancock St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 13, 1989. The Register lists it for its town planning and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Classical Revival, as it does for 219 other Massachusetts listings. It was listed as part of Quincy MRA. 25 more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isMasonic temple in Massachusetts, United States of America. 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 · 8 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes
1156 Hancock St., Quincy · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies
37 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
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Classical Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as 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 Nov 13, 1989 (Register number 89001952).
Is Masonic Temple a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Massachusetts has 189 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Adams Academy, 0.1 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 8 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 63792518 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.