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The Shape of Meaning

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Sacred geometry offers a way of reading the world—one that continues to influence architecture throughout California.

Lodge Murals Lay Down the Street Cred

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Murals don’t just emblazon lodge walls—they preserve local memory and reveal the artful ways Masons have connected with their communities.

Monuments to Belonging

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At the turn of the 20th century, scale and spectacle put Masonic temples on the skyline, shoulder to shoulder with banks and courthouses.

An Oakland Landmark, For Sale

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The Oakland Scottish Rite temple hits the market for the first time in a century.

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

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

In Vancouver, a Masonic Lodge Redevelopment

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In Vancouver, a pair of lodges are reborn as mixed-use developments.

Millard Sheets Is the Artist Behind the L.A. Scottish Rite Temple

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At the Los Angeles Scottish Rite Temple, a Masonic landmark is a testament to a the artistic vision of Millard Sheets.

In Freemasons’ Hall, What’s Old is New Again

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At Freemasons’ Hall, inside the Grand Lodge of California temple in San Francisco, the past and future of Masonic lodge rooms collide.