Scottish Rite Temple

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This structure is three-stories. It has a flat roof and is constructed of reinforced concrete. It has a concrete foundation and full basement. It features raised scupltural pilasters, window trim detailing, and raised section around recessed entry. The large windows are multipaned and set within raised sculptural frames. The inside arch is faced with mosiac tile and centered at the top is the design of the Order: the Square and Compass. The entrance is flanked by massive lantern-type light fixtures. It is currently undergoing extensive remodeling to serve as legislative offices.

The Masonic Temple was dedicated on December 15, 1928. Built at a cost of $75,000, it was one of three buildings in Juneau completed that year by Seattle contractor, Peter Woeck. Other buildings completed were the Juneau High School and Alaska Laundry Building. Its architectural stuyle is common to other Masonic buildings constructed at that time: Egyptian in character and specially designed by the firm of Thomas, Grainger and Thomas, Seattle architects. It contained meeting rooms, dance floor, and kitchen and was considered an elegant and modern building.

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Juneau Townsite Building Survey, City and Borough of Juneau, Alaska, September 1988