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]

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

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. ^ "Pick Architects For New Library. Hugill & Blatherwick Chosen to Prepare PLans for Grand Lodge Masonic Library," Argus-Leader, August 4, 1923.
  3. ^ 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.


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Lodge_and_Library_of_the_Ancient_Free_and_Accepted_Masons
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