The Grand Lodge and Library of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is a building from 1924. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.[1] The architects were Hugill & Blatherwick of Sioux Falls.[2]
Grand Lodge and Library of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons | |
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| Location | 415 S. Main Ave., Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
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| Coordinates | 43°32′34″N 96°43′42″W / 43.54278°N 96.72833°W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1924 |
| Architect | Hugill & Blatherwick |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 76001750 [1] |
| Added to NRHP | May 28, 1976 |
The National Register nomination describes its importance as "the purest example of Neo-classic style in Sioux Falls. The combination of classic elements and internal structural innovations of the early twentieth century, such as steel doors and trim painted to resemble wood and a nine-ton glass floor, enhance the architectural importance of the structure. The use of steel and glass were unique at that time in the city."[3]
The building has one of the largest Masonic libraries in the United States. The library has more than 22,000 volumes. The building also has a museum on its second floor.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- ^ "Pick Architects For New Library. Hugill & Blatherwick Chosen to Prepare PLans for Grand Lodge Masonic Library," Argus-Leader, August 4, 1923.
- ^ a b cott Gerloff (April 1975). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Grand Lodge and Library of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons". National Park Service. Retrieved January 9, 2018. With three photos.