Masonic Temple, 1111-1119 Eleventh Street, Altoona, Blair County, PA

Significance: The Masonic Temple is one of Altoona's few remaining large red-brick buildings from the 19th century. Designed by Philadelphia architect, James H. Windrim, the temple's interesting exterior is complemented by a well-organized interior that is in virtually unaltered organization.

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-314, FN-315, FN-316

Survey number: HABS PA-5518

Building/structure dates: 1889- 1890 Initial Construction

Building/structure dates: 1953 Subsequent Work

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