Masonic Temple
Also known as Great Western Building
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Masonic Temple
Masonic Temple, at 321 E. Yakima Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 16, 1996. The Register lists it for its social history and architecture, at the local level. Seven more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isBuilding in Yakima, Washington. 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 · 33 MB · National Archives↗1911 to today
- 1911Built
- 1996Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 30 years
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes
321 E. Yakima Ave., Yakima · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
18 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Masonic Temple
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Masonic Temple
Is Masonic Temple on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Feb 16, 1996 (Register number 96000051).
Is Masonic Temple a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Washington has 25 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 33 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 75613774 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.