The Salt Lake Masonic Temple
The Salt Lake Masonic Temple located at 650 E. South Temple Street was built in 1926 – 1927. The exterior is modeled sty
listically after Egyptian Temples; this style was chosen as it made the addition of several masonic symbols possible without overly detracting from the overall design of the building. Additionally, as this was shortly following the discovery of the intact tomb of Tutankhamun, there was a revival of interest in Egypt and all things Egyptian throughout the world at the time.
The front entrance to the building (from South Temple Street) is reached by climbing a set of granite steps in a set of 3, 5, 7, and 9 stairs, which are flanked by a pair of Egyptian Style sphinxes. The Sphinxes, stairs, and the foundation stones are all Utah granite, quarried in Little Cottonwood Canyon.
The Salt Lake Masonic Temple provides tours with advanced reservations… for more information, check out the Temple’s Website