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Masonic Temple - Photos (Main lobby/Lounge)

Masonic Temple

A view of the Main Lobby looking north - the ceiling of the main lobby was decorated in the style of a castle in Palermo, Sicily - Photo from Aug. 19, 2025

A view of the Main Lobby looking north - the ceiling of the main lobby was decorated in the style of a castle in Palermo, Sicily - Photo from Aug. 19, 2025

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

The seal in the temple's main lobby illustrates a journey of wisdom: a young man seeking truth, a father passing knowledge to his children, and an elder embodying the balance of justice and mercy. - Photo taken Jan. 26, 2020

The seal in the temple's main lobby illustrates a journey of wisdom: a young man seeking truth, a father passing knowledge to his children, and an elder embodying the balance of justice and mercy. - Photo taken Jan. 26, 2020

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

A view of the Main Lobby inside the Masonic Temple's Ritualistic Building looking south - Photo from Aug 18, 2025

A view of the Main Lobby inside the Masonic Temple's Ritualistic Building looking south - Photo from Aug 18, 2025

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

A view of the Main Lobby inside the Masonic Temple's Ritualistic Building, main entrance revolving door - Photo from Aug 18, 2025

A view of the Main Lobby inside the Masonic Temple's Ritualistic Building, main entrance revolving door - Photo from Aug 18, 2025

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

A view of the Main Lobby inside the Masonic Temple's Ritualistic Building, looking west - Photo from Aug 18, 2025

A view of the Main Lobby inside the Masonic Temple's Ritualistic Building, looking west - Photo from Aug 18, 2025

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

A view of the Main Lobby inside the Masonic Temple's Ritualistic Building, looking southwest - Photo from Aug 18, 2025

A view of the Main Lobby inside the Masonic Temple's Ritualistic Building, looking southwest - Photo from Aug 18, 2025

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

A view of the Main Lobby inside the Masonic Temple's Ritualistic Building, looking southeast - Photo from Aug 18, 2025

A view of the Main Lobby inside the Masonic Temple's Ritualistic Building, looking southeast - Photo from Aug 18, 2025

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

A view of the Main Lobby inside the Masonic Temple's Ritualistic Building looking west - Photo from Aug 18, 2025

A view of the Main Lobby inside the Masonic Temple's Ritualistic Building looking west - Photo from Aug 18, 2025

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

A view of the Main Lobby inside the Masonic Temple's Ritualistic Building looking northwest - Photo from Aug 18, 2025

A view of the Main Lobby inside the Masonic Temple's Ritualistic Building looking northwest - Photo from Aug 18, 2025

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

Main Entrance Lobby - Photo from Dec 22, 2024

Main Entrance Lobby - Photo from Dec 22, 2024

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

Photo from Aug 18, 2025

Photo from Aug 18, 2025

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

A view at one of the original elevators - Photo taken Dec. 22, 2024

A view at one of the original elevators - Photo taken Dec. 22, 2024

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

Photo from Aug 18, 2025

Photo from Aug 18, 2025

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

Main Lobby - Sculptures of knights guard the staircases throughout the Detroit Masonic Temple - Photo taken Jan. 14, 2025

Main Lobby - Sculptures of knights guard the staircases throughout the Detroit Masonic Temple - Photo taken Jan. 14, 2025

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

For the first time in many years, phones (~1950s) are back in the Main Lobby phone booths on the 1st floor - Aug 18, 2025

For the first time in many years, phones (~1950s) are back in the Main Lobby phone booths on the 1st floor - Aug 18, 2025

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

Photo from Aug 18, 2025

Photo from Aug 18, 2025

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

Photo from Aug 18, 2025

Photo from Aug 18, 2025

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

The seal in the temple's main lobby illustrates a journey of wisdom: a young man seeking truth, a father passing knowledge to his children, and an elder embodying the balance of justice and mercy - Photo from Aug. 18, 2025

The seal in the temple's main lobby illustrates a journey of wisdom: a young man seeking truth, a father passing knowledge to his children, and an elder embodying the balance of justice and mercy - Photo from Aug. 18, 2025

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

Photo from Aug 18, 2025

Photo from Aug 18, 2025

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

Main Lobby, 2nd floor - Photo taken Jan. 14, 2025

Main Lobby, 2nd floor - Photo taken Jan. 14, 2025

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

Aug. 18, 2025

Aug. 18, 2025

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

Main Lobby - Photo taken Aug. 18, 2025

Main Lobby - Photo taken Aug. 18, 2025

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

A view of the Main Lobby inside the Masonic Temple's Ritualistic Building, doors leading to the Consistory Lounge - Photo from Aug 18, 2025

A view of the Main Lobby inside the Masonic Temple's Ritualistic Building, doors leading to the Consistory Lounge - Photo from Aug 18, 2025

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

A view at the Consistory Lounge - Photo taken Dec. 22, 2024

A view at the Consistory Lounge - Photo taken Dec. 22, 2024

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

A view at the Consistory Lounge - Photo taken Dec. 22, 2024

A view at the Consistory Lounge - Photo taken Dec. 22, 2024

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

A view at the Consistory Lounge - Photo taken Dec. 22, 2024

A view at the Consistory Lounge - Photo taken Dec. 22, 2024

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

Lobby of the Masonic Temple Consistory, Photo from Dec 22, 2024

Lobby of the Masonic Temple Consistory, Photo from Dec 22, 2024

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

Lobby of the Masonic Temple Consistory, Photo from Dec 22, 2024

Lobby of the Masonic Temple Consistory, Photo from Dec 22, 2024

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

A view at the Consistory Lounge - Photo taken Dec. 22, 2024

A view at the Consistory Lounge - Photo taken Dec. 22, 2024

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

A view at the Consistory Lounge - Photo taken Dec. 22, 2024

A view at the Consistory Lounge - Photo taken Dec. 22, 2024

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

A view at the Consistory Lounge - Photo taken Dec. 22, 2024

A view at the Consistory Lounge - Photo taken Dec. 22, 2024

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

A view at the Consistory Lounge from the 2nd floor - Photo taken Jan. 14, 2025

A view at the Consistory Lounge from the 2nd floor - Photo taken Jan. 14, 2025

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

Consistory Lounge on the 2nd floor - Photo taken Jan. 14, 2025

Consistory Lounge on the 2nd floor - Photo taken Jan. 14, 2025

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

Consistory Lounge on the 2nd floor - Photo taken Jan. 14, 2025

Consistory Lounge on the 2nd floor - Photo taken Jan. 14, 2025

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org