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Lost Hutchinson: Masonic Temple

Submitted by webmaster on May 29, 2007 - 11:36am.
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The graceful columns and single story design of this lodge are typical of the temples of the period. It also has Italianate featThe graceful columns and single story design of this lodge are typical of the temples of the period. It also has Italianate features. Its architect was Lang, Raugland and Lewis of Minneapolis. The firm designed and built Hutchinson’s Congregational Church at the same time.

Constructed: Aug. 11, 1923 to Dec. 18, 1923

Architecture: Temple style with Italianate features

Torn down: Oct. 17, 1983

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The Masonic Temple above is part of a 20-week series of Lost Hutchinson buildings. Watch the Tuesday print edition for more information about the Masonic Temple. If any readers have other photos, renderings or information about this building, please post them here or send them to: Hutchinson Leader, 36 Washington Ave. W., Hutchinson, MN 55350.

A collection of information published in the Lost Hutchinson series as well as reader submitted photos and remembrances will be published in a magazine later this year.

If you missed the Lost Hutchinson series last week, click on the link below.


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Thanks to Datlaf Weseloh of...

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Thanks to Datlaf Weseloh of Hutchinson for his help assembling the history of the Temple. Since much of the contents of the lodge were auctioned just prior to its demolition in 1983, the Leader is interested to learn if any of its furniture, memorabilia or artifacts survive today. The Leader is also interested in interior photos that may be in personal photo albums.

Readers can post photos or memories here, or drop them off at the address above.


Submitted by Matt McMillan on May 31, 2007 - 8:15am.

I have to say. I do not...

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I have to say. I do not remember that building. Where was it located? Looks a little like the library.


Submitted by Peanut on June 13, 2007 - 3:51pm.

The Temple was across the...

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The Temple was across the street from the bandstand in Library Square. It is a public parking lot now east of the 101 Park Place building downtown.


Submitted by Matt McMillan on June 14, 2007 - 5:24pm.

Thanks, I was wondering...

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Thanks, I was wondering where that was. Funny I don't remember it.


Submitted by Peanut on June 15, 2007 - 7:56pm.

Post card stamped 1953 of...

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Post card stamped 1953 of the temple:
masonictemple

Bigger:
http://x82.xanga.com/f33c37e219c36129994699/w94632580.jpg


Submitted by tobybryan on June 19, 2007 - 11:13pm.

Once again in a desperate...

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Once again in a desperate quest to find parking for the downtown area, another fine historical building was lost, replaced by a parking lot of all things. When will the next building hit the wrecking ball? A lot of cars could fit in the footprint of the Library I bet!

I am Dr. Remulak


Submitted by Dr.Remulak on January 3, 2008 - 1:44pm.

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