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The Reading Room
The Scottish Rite Reading Room is dedicated to the many Scottish Rite Masons throughout Maine history, including names you might recognize around Portland - like Drummond, Preble, Allen, and Deering. The Reading Room features original Pool and Snooker tables as well as an antique conference table and majestic fireplace.
During World War II, the Scottish Rite Reading Room served as an Armed Forces Recreation Area, sponsored by the USO. |
The Armory
The Armory is home to hundreds of lockers where York Rite Masons store their uniforms and personal effects when not in use. The Armory features a Tiffany stained glass portrait of the Knight's Templar and displays the first American Flag ever flown by a Commandery in the United States of America.
The Armory is unique in that it is the only room in the Temple which has had its floor replaced. During World War II, it was replaced with a beautiful parquet dance floor at the request of the USO, so that the Armory could be used to send our soldiers off in style - dancing the night away before being shipped off to the European theatre. |
Corinthian Hall
Arguably one of Maine's most majestic halls, Corinthian is named after the architectural style of the room. Corinthian pillars adorn this two-story-tall hall; On the north side is a memorial to Augustus G. Schlotterbeck, a merchant and Mason who, upon his death, bequeathed the sum necessary to pay off the mortgage - approximately one million dollars. Flanking Schlotterbeck are two Tiffany stained glass portraits.
Corinthian Hall is home to one of the largest working pipe organs in the state of Maine - rivaled only by Merrill Auditorium next door. The organ was installed by H. Hall & Company of New Haven, Connecticut.
Corinthian Hall is home to one of the largest working pipe organs in the state of Maine - rivaled only by Merrill Auditorium next door. The organ was installed by H. Hall & Company of New Haven, Connecticut.
The Drummond Auditorium
Between the terrace and the balcony, the Josiah H. Drummond Auditorium can accommodate up to 400 audience members comfortably. It's stage features several hand painted canvas scenery pieces, antique props, and costumes for Masonic plays still performed today. The auditorium boasts a full pipe organ, balcony for orchestral ensemble, and fully functional light and sound system.
The Masonic Temple Foundation is raising funds needed to open this auditorium to the general public. We need your help! Every donation counts, to make your contribution today - click here. |