Masonic Center (San Francisco)

Masonic Center (San Francisco)

The Masonic Center of San Francisco (also known as the Masonic Temple or Masonic Auditorium) is located at 1111 California Street. It was formally dedicated in 1958.

It has a several large sculptures representing the four branches of the Armed Services on its outside wall. There is a frieze representing a gigantic tug of war between good and evil forces. Inside, it has a unique mosaic window designed by artist Emile Norman. The mosaic depicts a variety of natural themes as well as the professions. It contains gravel and soil from each of the 58 counties in California. [cite web
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* [http://www.masonicauditorium.com/aboutus/building_history.html Building History]


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