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The House of the Temple has 4.5 stars out of a possible 5 stars based on 22 ratings.

What are The House of the Temple's hours?

The House of the Temple's hours are Mon-Thu 10am-4pm.

What is The House of the Temple's address?

The House of the Temple is located at 1733 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20009.

What is The House of the Temple's phone number?

The House of the Temple's phone number is (202) 232-3579.

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The House of the Temple

Name: The House of the Temple
Address: 1733 16th St NW, Washington, DC, 20009, US
Telephone: (202) 232-3579
Rating: 4.5

1733 16th St NW WashingtonDC20009

(202) 232-3579

scottishrite.org

Closed

Sunday: Closed
Monday: 10:00am-4:00pm
Tuesday: 10:00am-4:00pm
Wednesday: 10:00am-4:00pm
Thursday: 10:00am-4:00pm
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed

Payment Methods: Visa, MasterCard, American Express

Average Rating: 4.5
Total Reviews: (22)

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Completed in 1915, this imposing structure loosely replicates the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus. It was built by the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry and includes meeting space, a library and historic archives. Among its most dramatic features are the sphinxes flanking the front door (representing Wisdom and Power) and the inside atrium, which welcomes guests with classical detailing and marble...

by 10best on November 28, 2013 from 10best

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The House of the Temple is the headquarters of the Supreme Council of the Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction -- USA. The building is open to the public for tours from 9AM-5PM M-Th.

by foursquare on December 20, 2016 from foursquare

Located in Dupont Circle, the Temple of the Scottish Rite is considered one of the most beautiful monuments in the city. The Masonic shrine resembles the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus. The museum displays artifacts from Robert Burns and J. Edgar Hoover, among others. Of particular interest is the main reading room of the library, which features antique two-story ladders, a vast selection of...

by yahoolocal on February 04, 2016 from yahoolocal

Completed in 1915, this imposing structure loosely replicates the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus. It was built by the ...

by hopstop on September 02, 2014 from hopstop

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