Nob Hill Masonic Center

Nob Hill Masonic Center
Nob Hill Masonic Center
Address 1111 California Street
City San Francisco, California
Architect Albert Roller
Owned by California Freemasons
Capacity 3,165
Previous names Masonic Temple
Masonic Auditorium
www.masonicauditorium.com

Nob Hill 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.[1]

The Masonic Auditorium currently hosts many concerts and other live events and is managed by Live Nation.

References

  1. ^ "Masonic Center". Nob Hill Masonic Center. http://www.masonicauditorium.com/aboutus/building_history.html. Retrieved 27 August 2010. 

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