HOUSE OF THE TEMPLE

WASHINGTON, DC

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House of the Temple is a historic building located in Washington DC. It serves as the headquarters of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A. The Temple was designed by John Russell Pope and is based on the Mausoleum of Mausolus at Halicarnassus. It was built in 1915 and is three stories tall. The exterior of the Temple is made of white Georgia marble and features a portico entryway with four Corinthian columns, a copper dome, and four sculpted female figures representing the cardinal virtues of Prudence, Fortitude, Justice, and Temperance.

The interior of the Temple is equally impressive and includes a grand staircase, a large auditorium with a stage, a library, a museum, and various office spaces. The main hall of the Temple is called the House of the Temple, and it features a high ceiling and ornate decorations. The walls are covered with murals, and the floor is made of marble and inlaid with a mosaic. The library contains over 6,000 volumes of rare books and manuscripts, and the museum holds artifacts related to Freemasonry.

House of the Temple is a National Historic Landmark, and tours are available for visitors to explore the building and learn more about the history and purpose of Freemasonry. It is an impressive example of architecture and provides an insight into a unique and important part of American history.

HOUSE OF THE TEMPLE is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in WASHINGTON DC. US MID #8401100159

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 3,626,674 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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HOUSE OF THE TEMPLE HISTORIC PRESERVATION FOUNDATION INC
1733 16TH ST NW
WASHINGTON
DC
20009-3103

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MID # 8401100159
Name HOUSE OF THE TEMPLE HISTORIC PRESERVATION FOUNDATION INC
Alternate Name HOUSE OF THE TEMPLE
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 521664576
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 4,397,031
REVENUE 3,626,674
LAT/LONG 38.91364, -77.036501
CODES FIPS State Code: 11
FIPS County Code: 001
US Census Tract: 005201
US Census Block: 2000