Lost Hutchinson: Masonic Temple

The graceful columns and single story design of this lodge are typical of the temples of the period. It also has Italianate features. Its architect was Lang, Raugland and Lewis of Minneapolis. The firm designed and built Hutchinson’s Congregational Church at the same time.

Constructed: Aug. 11, 1923 to Dec. 18, 1923

Architecture: Temple style with Italianate features

Torn down: Oct. 17, 1983

The Masonic Temple above is part of a 20-week series of Lost Hutchinson buildings. Watch the Tuesday print edition for more information about the Masonic Temple. If any readers have other photos, renderings or information about this building, please post them here or send them to: Hutchinson Leader, 36 Washington Ave. W., Hutchinson, MN 55350.

A collection of information published in the Lost Hutchinson series as well as reader submitted photos and remembrances will be published in a magazine later this year.

If you missed the Lost Hutchinson series last week, click on the link below.