Masonic Temple (Richmond, Virginia)
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The Masonic Temple in Richmond, Virginia
is a Richardsonian Romanesque
style building built during 1888-1893, designed by Jackson C. Gott
. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
in 1983.
It is a prominent building in downtown Richmond.
Its NRHP nomination asserts that the building is the finest example of Richardsonian Romanesque
style architecture in the state, and others have asserted that at its time of construction it was "one of the 'most magnificent examples of modern architecture in the South.'"
The design by Gott was one of 17 submitted in a design competition.
The building was used for a 1905 function attended by U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt
. It was used by the Masons until 1971. In 1982 the Richmond Foundation for the Arts acquired it with intended purpose of its serving as an arts center for the region.
Richmond, Virginia
Richmond is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in the United States. It is an independent city and not part of any county. Richmond is the center of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Greater Richmond area...
is a Richardsonian Romanesque
Richardsonian Romanesque
Richardsonian Romanesque is a style of Romanesque Revival architecture named after architect Henry Hobson Richardson, whose masterpiece is Trinity Church, Boston , designated a National Historic Landmark...
style building built during 1888-1893, designed by Jackson C. Gott
Jackson C. Gott
Jackson C. Gott was an American architect.Buildings designed by him which survive and are listed on the National Register of Historic Places include:*Masonic Temple , 101-107 W. Broad St., Richmond, VA...
. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
in 1983.
It is a prominent building in downtown Richmond.
Its NRHP nomination asserts that the building is the finest example of Richardsonian Romanesque
Richardsonian Romanesque
Richardsonian Romanesque is a style of Romanesque Revival architecture named after architect Henry Hobson Richardson, whose masterpiece is Trinity Church, Boston , designated a National Historic Landmark...
style architecture in the state, and others have asserted that at its time of construction it was "one of the 'most magnificent examples of modern architecture in the South.'"
The design by Gott was one of 17 submitted in a design competition.
The building was used for a 1905 function attended by U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt was the 26th President of the United States . He is noted for his exuberant personality, range of interests and achievements, and his leadership of the Progressive Movement, as well as his "cowboy" persona and robust masculinity...
. It was used by the Masons until 1971. In 1982 the Richmond Foundation for the Arts acquired it with intended purpose of its serving as an arts center for the region.