Plainfield Masonic Temple Explained

The Plainfield Masonic Temple is located at 105 East 7th Street in the city of Plainfield in Union County, New Jersey, United States. Built in 1929 by Jerusalem Lodge No. 26 Free & Accepted Masons, the historic Neoclassical Revival style masonic temple was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 16, 2024, for its significance in architecture.^{[3] [4]}

History and description

The Neoclassical Revival building was designed by New York City architects Franklin B. Ware and his brother Arthur Ware. The four-story building was constructed by the Wigton–Abbott Corporation and completed in February 1929. The entrance has a granite surround with rosettes and two bronze sconces. On the western side, the building has the Square and Compasses symbol of Freemasonry adorned with a festoon.^[4]

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Union County, New Jersey
• List of Masonic buildings in the United States

Notes and References

1. Web site: Weekly List 2024 09 20 . . September 20, 2024 .
2. Web site: New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places – Union County . New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – Historic Preservation Office . 9 . September 27, 2024 . referred to in COE as Plainfield Masonic Temple, Jerusalem Lodge No. 26 F & AM .
3. Web site: Jerusalem Lodge No. 26 Free & Accepted Masons .
4. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Registration: Plainfield Masonic Temple (Draft) . National Park Service. Beth A. . Bjorklund . Margaret M. . Hickey . August 2023 . With accompanying 34 photos.