Modern marble temple
(at the corner of Taylor Street)
San Francisco, CA 94108
+1 415 776 4702 (Events)
http://www.sfmasoniccenter.com/
Review © 2009, Wcities
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Modern marble temple |
1111 California Street (at the corner of Taylor Street) San Francisco, CA 94108 +1 415 776 4702 (Events) http://www.sfmasoniccenter.com/ |
In stark contrast to the neo-Gothic splendor of Grace Cathedral just across the street, this building is a sleek testament to the impact of minimalism. To stand in the high, glass-enclosed interior, however, evokes an oddly similar feeling, though a considerably more secular one. Completed in 1958, it houses a public auditorium (with more than 3,100 seats) used for lectures and concerts, a Masonic Museum, and a Masonic Memorial Temple. The facade is of brilliant white Vermont marble and features a bas-relief in vibrantly contrasting colors (the four large figures represent the armed forces, the frieze depicts the struggle between good and evil). Inside the glass-enclosed lobby, the monumental masonic symbol is a modern variation on stained glass design. It's actually a plexiglass sandwich holding multimedia samples from every county in California plus a few from Hawaii. Credit card acceptance varies by event. Review © 2009, Wcities |
 Masonic Auditorium Photo: nmlind |
 Masonic Auditorium Photo: David Gallagher |
 Masonic Auditorium Photo: Wendy Terry |
 Masonic Auditorium Photo: Margaret Jow |
 Masonic Auditorium Photo: summicron20/20 |
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