Masonic Temple Building (Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina)
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The Masonic Temple Building located at 133 Fayetteville Street in Raleigh, North Carolina was the state's first reinforced concrete skyscraper. Constructed in 1907 by Grand Lodge of North Carolina, the building represents the growth of Raleigh in the early 20th century and rise of the influence of Masons. The Masonic Temple Building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979 and is a Raleigh Historic Landmark.[1]
Masonic Temple Building | |
Location | Raleigh, North Carolina |
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Coordinates | 35°46′26.83″N 78°38′12.47″W |
Built | 1907 |
Architect | Charles McMillan, architect; Carolina Construction Co., builder |
Part of | Fayetteville Street Historic District (ID07001412) |
NRHP reference No. | 84002533[1] |
Added to NRHP | May 3, 1979 |
It's one of two Raleigh places of the same name on the National Register of Historic Places, the other being the Masonic Temple Building located on Blount Street, which was also built in 1907.[2]