En: Masonic Temple in Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Masonic Temple in Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Masonic Temple in Rocky Mount, North Carolina - “Courtesy of Preservation North Carolina”

One fine example of Egyptian Revival architecture in the context of Freemasonry. Many more temples and lodges feature Egyptian style facades or interior.

Architect and builders

Designed by architect Robert H. Diehl and built by S. S. Toler and Son in 1927 the great limestone facade features a cornice with sweeping wings and Masonic symbols and lotus-order columns.

Permission to publish image

Permission granted by Preservation North Carolina (Mrs. C. F.) 13 Jan 2016 for Freimaurer-Wiki.

The Special Collections Research Center at NC State Libraries is hosting that image - it is actually owned by Preservation North Carolina.

Links

• https://d.lib.ncsu.edu/collections/catalog/bh1263pnc007
• Wikipedia „Egyptian Revival architecture” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egyptian_Revival_architecture
• Wikipedia "Winged sun" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winged_sun