The Masonic Temple in 1919

Photo from the Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library

The Masonic Temple in 1919

Photo from the Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library

A detail of the cornice and red terra cotta details

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Detroiters gather at the Masonic Temple for a Shriners event in this undated photo.

Photo from the Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library

A group of Shriners gather on the steps of the Masonic Temple with a pair of bear cubs.

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The main entrance to the Masonic Temple on First Street

Photo from the Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library

The Masonic Temple's main entrance

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The main entrance

Photo from the Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library

The main entrance to the Masonic Temple in 1919

Photo from the Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library

The entrance in 1919

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Knights Templar gather outside the Masonic Temple in this undated photo.

Photo from the Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library

Knights Templar gather outside the Masonic Temple in this undated photo.

Photo from the Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library