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Masonic Temple - Photos Exterior Detail

Masonic Temple - Sculptures of Hiram Abiff, King Solomon, and King Hiram of Tyre, three of the most important figures in Masonry, can be seen over the main entrance arch of the Ritual Building - Photo taken Dec. 22, 2024

Detail of the Hiram Abiff statue over the main entrance arch of the Ritualistic Building - Photo taken Dec. 22, 2024

Detail of the King Solomon statue over the main entrance arch of the Ritualistic Building - Photo taken Dec. 22, 2024

Detail of the King Hyram of Tyre statue over the main entrance arch of the Ritualistic Building - Photo taken Dec. 22, 2024

A view at a Portrait of the architect George D. Mason, on the left base of the main entrance arch - Photo taken Jan. 14, 2025

A view at a Portrait of the president of the Masonic Temple Association, Frank Fisher, on the left base of the main entrance arch - Photo taken Jan. 14, 2025

A large Knight Templar stands guard near the top of the Ritualistic Building - Photo taken Jan. 14, 2025

A large Knight Templar stands guard near the top of the Ritualistic Building - Photo taken Jan. 14, 2025

A view at a light fixture near the main entrance to the Ritualistic Building - Photo taken Dec. 22, 2024

Masonic Temple Exterior Detail, an armored knight watches over each side of the Second Ave. entrance to the Ritualistic Building - Photo from Jan. 28, 2025

Masonic Temple Exterior Detail, an armored knight watches over each side of the Second Ave. entrance to the Ritualistic Building - Photo from Jan. 28, 2025

Masonic Temple Exterior Detail, Second Ave. entrance to the Ritualistic Building - Photo from Jan. 28, 2025

Masonic Temple Exterior Detail, Cornerstone on Second Ave. elevation of the Ritualistic Building - Photo from Jan. 28, 2025

Masonic Temple Exterior Detail - View at a knight of the Crusades high above Second Avenue - Photo from Jan. 28, 2025

Detroit, MI - Masonic Temple Exterior Detail - Photo from Jan. 28, 2025

Masonic Temple Exterior Detail - View at some knights of the Crusades high above Second Avenue - Photo from Jan. 28, 2025

Masonic Temple Exterior Detail - Ritualistic Building on Temple Ave. - Photo from Jan. 28, 2025

Masonic Temple Exterior Detail - view at an "Entered Apprentice," a first-degree mason - Photo from Jan. 28, 2025

Masonic Temple Exterior Detail - Apprentice Mason relief - Photo from Jan. 28, 2025

Masonic Temple Exterior Detail on Ritualistic Building, Master Mason relief - Photo from Jan. 28, 2025

Masonic Temple Exterior Detail - light fixture near main entrance on Temple Avenue - Photo from Jan. 28, 2025

Masonic Temple Exterior Detail - light fixture near main entrance on Temple Avenue - Photo from Jan. 28, 2025

Masonic Temple Exterior Detail - The sun as seen from inside the main entrance arch on Temple Avenue - Photo from Jan. 28, 2025

Masonic Temple Exterior Detail - as seen from inside the main entrance arch on Temple Avenue - Photo from

Masonic Temple Exterior Detail - The moon as seen from inside the main entrance arch on Temple Avenue - Photo from Jan. 28, 2025

Masonic Temple Exterior Detail - A different light fixture near main entrance on Temple Avenue - Photo from Jan. 28, 2025

Masonic Temple Exterior Detail - A different view at the portrait of the architect George D. Mason - Photo from Jan. 28, 2025

Masonic Temple Exterior Detail - A view at the entrance to the Auditorium Building 9- Photo from Jan. 28, 2025

Masonic Temple Exterior Detail - near the Auditorium Building entrance - Photo from Jan. 28, 2025

Masonic Temple Exterior Detail - near the Auditorium Building entrance - Photo from Jan. 28, 2025

Masonic Temple Exterior Detail - A view at the entrance to the Shrine Club Building - Photo from Jan. 28, 2025

Masonic Temple Exterior Detail - Several reliefs can be seen near the entrance to the Shrine Club Building; The Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (AAONMS), The organization's symbol is the Crescent, a jewel that hangs from a scimitar - Photo from Jan. 28, 2025

Masonic Temple Exterior Detail - Several reliefs can be seen near the entrance to the Shrine Club Building - Photo from Jan. 28, 2025

Masonic Temple Exterior Detail - Several reliefs can be seen near the entrance to the Shrine Club Building - Photo from Jan. 28, 2025

Masonic Temple Exterior Detail - Several reliefs can be seen near the entrance to the Shrine Club Building - Photo from Jan. 28, 2025

Masonic Temple Exterior Detail - Scottish, Arab and Egyptian themes are presented together on the walls of the Shrine Club Tower and the Auditorium Building - Photo from Jan. 28, 2025

Masonic Temple Exterior Detail - A detailed view at one of the two towers attached to the Auditorium Building - Photo from Jan. 28, 2025

Masonic Temple Exterior Detail - A close view at the south facade of the Auditorium Building - Photo from Jan. 28, 2025

Masonic Temple Exterior Detail - A view at the upper reaches of the Shrine Club Building- Photo from Jan. 28, 2025

Masonic Temple Exterior Detail - A detailed view at one of the two towers attached to the Auditorium Building - Photo from Jan. 28, 2025

Masonic Temple Exterior Detail - A different angle at the knights of the Crusades high above Temple Avenue - Photo from Jan. 28, 2025

Masonic Temple Exterior Detail - A close-up view at the Shrine Club building's south and east elevations - Photo from Jan. 28, 2025

Masonic Temple Exterior Detail - A close-up view at the Ritualistic Building's south and east elevations - Photo from Jan. 28, 2025

Masonic Temple Exterior Detail - A close-up view at the upper reaches of the Ritualistic Building - Photo from Jan. 28, 2025

Masonic Temple Exterior Detail - A close-up view of the East elevation of the Shrine Club Building, with the Fort Wayne Hotel on the right - Photo from Jan. 28, 2025

North facade detail

Temple Theater - Here's a different view at the 4,650 seat auditorium from the stage - Photo from Dec 22, 2024