The Masonic Temple in

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was located at the northwest corner of

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and Cain Street (now Andrew Young International Blvd.) in

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from 1909-1950. The architect was

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History

The building was dedicated on February 22, 1909. On September 7, 1950, a fire gutted the building. It was replaced by a parking structure which still stands today.

References

{{Atlanta landmarks Former Masonic buildings in Georgia (U.S. state) Masonic buildings in Georgia (U.S. state) Demolished buildings and structures in Atlanta John Robert Dillon buildings Masonic buildings completed in 1909 Buildings and structures demolished in 1950 Burned buildings and structures in the United States