GRAND LODGE BUILDING IN SAN FRANCISCO

Golden Gate, San Francisco, California

California Masonic Memorial Temple

The California Masonic Memorial Temple sits at the very top of Nob Hill in San Francisco. It is an awe inspiring building fronted with white Vermont Marble. On the main porch are two beautiful pillars, each weighing two tons, that are composed entirely of Italian granite. One of the most popular features of the building is the exquisite endomosaic window in the main entry foyer, consisting of bits and pieces of glass, plastic, metal, vegetable matter, and soil from all 58 counties in California. The window chronicles the beginning and early progress of Freemasonry in California and Hawaii.

The auditorium, which seats approximately 7,400 people, is rented for a great many public events, including concerts, plays, corporate meetings and more.

Edward H. Seims, PGM was the visionary responsible for the California Masonic Memorial Temple. The property was purchased in 1947, and ground was broken for the new Temple in 1955. The cornerstone was laid in due and ancient form in 1956. On March 17, 1958, the magnificent new home of Freemasonry in California was dedicated to our Masonic brethren who died fighting for the cause of freedom in World War II. At the dedication ceremony, two square blocks around the Temple were closed to street traffic in order to accommodate the many international visitors who came to share in the celebrations.

The Temple was built through the generous contributions of Masons from all over the State of California and is a visible reminder to all of the pride and joy we share in being California Freemasons.

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