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San Francisco's historic Masonic meeting places

The Masonic Map of San Francisco

Mapping San Francisco's historic—and current—Masonic meeting places.

An expansion of the Mission Masonic Temple in the 1930s resulted in the installation of a new ceramic tile façade featuring three Masonic symbol medallions.

The Mission Masonic Temple, a Splendid Survivor

Hiding in plain sight on one of the city's busiest blocks, the Mission Masonic Temple is a living link to the area's wild and wooly past.

Members of Fidelity No. 120 (now part of San Francisco No. 120), circa 1950s. Fidelity No. 120 was for many years home to a significant number of Jewish Masons in San Francisco. Photo courtesy of the Henry Wilson Coil Library and Museum of Freemasonry.

At Fidelity No. 120, a Fraternal Home for San Francisco’s Jewish Masons

For more than a century, Fidelity No. 120 was home to a robust Jewish membership.

One of the jewels of Masonic architecture in San Francisco the old Scottish Rite temple blended Gothic, Neoclassical, and Beaux Arts designs.

Then and Now: Masonic Landmarks of San Francisco

Four San Francisco Masonic landmarks of yesteryear get a new lease on life.

At the French-speaking Masonic lodge La Parfaite Union No. 17, located in San Francisco, a Francophone legacy lives on.

Vive La Loge: San Francisco’s French Lodge Keeps a Fraternal Tradition Alive

At the French-speaking La Parfaite Union No. 17 Masonic lodge, in San Francisco, a Francophone legacy lives on.

The Prince Hall Apartment complex in San Francisco’s Fillmore District

At the Prince Hall Apartments, a Complicated Legacy

The Prince Hall Apartments, built by the fraternal order during San Francisco's urban renewal, are a testament to the city's black history.

The "neo- Mayan" lobby of Timothy Pflueger's 450 Sutter building. Timothy Pflueger, a member of Amity No. 370 Masonic lodge, was one of the most important architects in San Francisco history, and one of several important Masonic architects in San Francisco history.

Timothy Pflueger, the Invisible Hand Behind San Francisco’s Skyline

With his Jazz Age flair, architect Timothy Pflueger brought a signature style to San Francisco's skyline.

Salvador Tandoc, SFTMA Division Manager/Operations

Meet San Francisco No. 120, the “Muni Lodge”

At San Francisco No. 120, a crew of streetcar workers are making theirs the "Muni Lodge."

Masonic Streets of San Francisco. Learn the history of the Masons who've lent their names to San Francisco streets.

The Masonic Streets of San Francisco

Throughout San Francisco, street names share subtle reminders of a fraternal past.

The “Crusader” mural by Arthur Mathews, a 22-by- 20-foot painting that once hung over the Commandery Hall of the Grand Lodge Temple in San Francisco. Arthur and Lucia Mathews were influential early 20th century artists in San Francisco.

How Arthur and Lucia Mathews’ Artworks Vanished from the Masonic Temple

The influential artists Arthur and Lucia Mathews once designed the interior of the Grand Lodge Temple. So where’s all their artwork gone?

Forged in Fire: Masonic Ruins of the 1906 Earthquake

Masonic remains from the 1906 earthquake recall San Francisco's darkest days—and its rebirth.

Workers box up the archives of artist Emile Norman in preparation of their move to the California Masonic Memorial Temple. Here, a maquette for the bas relief on the façade of the California Masonic Memorial Temple. Norman used several of his neighbors as models.

A Homecoming for the Artist Behind a Masonic Masterpiece

Almost 70 years after he designed its crowning artwork, the archives of Emile Norman are moving to the home of Freemasonry.

Headstones at the Jamestown Masonic Cemetery

Digging Up the Past at a Masonic Cemetery

Researchers hope to uncover local history within the small Gold Rush-era Jamestown Masonic Cemetery.

Raymond Foster of San Dimas No. 428 inside the Fort Irwin Food Pantry

Serving Those Serve at San Dimas Lodge

In the San Gabriel Valley, San Dimas Masonic Lodge No. 428 is tackling food insecurity for military families.

Members of San Fernando No. 343 Masonic Lodge.

In San Fernando, a Lodge Focuses on Giving Back

San Fernando No. 343 commits to kicking off a year of public service, from school supply drives to relief efforts.

Meet Jeffery Mendez, a Mason from San Jose No. 10 combining cookouts and camaraderie in the San Diego county.

Member Profile: Jeff Mendez

Meet Jeffery Mendez, a Mason combining cookouts and camaraderie.

California Freemason: Keith Jones

Donor Profile: Keith Jones

Meet Keith Jones, a member of Orange Grove No. 93, Royal Street No. 890 and The Thirty Three No. 878 dives into Masonry and giving back.

When it comes to providing care for elderly parents, the experts of the Masonic Outreach Services team has your back.

When It Comes to Supporting Elderly Parents, It Takes a Village

Tips and advice for providing care to aging parents, from the experts at the Masonic Outreach Services team.

San Francisco Mission Masonic Temple
San Francisco Mission Masonic Temple
Travelodge: Paradise Park Masonic Club
Travelodge: Paradise Park Masonic Club
Member Profile: The King Pin
Member Profile: The King Pin