Masonic Temple, Aurora

Name: Masonic Temple
Address: Aurora, United States

#20 among attractions in Aurora

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The Masonic Temple in Aurora, Illinois was a historical building where Freemasons held meetings. Opened in 1924, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. On October 7, 2019 it was gutted by fire, leading to its subsequent demolition. ()

Built: 1924 (101 years ago)Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 41°45'12"N, 88°18'46"W

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Masonic Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Phillips Park Zoo, Hollywood Casino, Aurora Regional Fire Museum, Grand Army of the Republic Hall.

1.5 miSE
Historic park housing native animals
Phillips Park Zoo, Aurora
39 min walk • Phillips Park Zoo is located on the grounds of Phillips Park, in Aurora, Illinois, United States. It was originally established in 1915, and is still open year-round with no admission charge.
0.4 miN
Nightlife, Gambling, Casino
Hollywood Casino, Aurora
11 min walk • Hollywood Casino Aurora is a riverboat casino located on the Fox River in Aurora, Illinois, a western suburb of Chicago. It is owned by Gaming & Leisure Properties and operated by Penn National Gaming.
~1820 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Aurora Regional Fire Museum, Aurora
9 min walk • The Aurora Regional Fire Museum is an educational institution located in Aurora, Illinois, USA. Its purpose is to preserve and exhibit the artifacts and history of fire departments in Aurora and the surrounding area, as well as to teach and promote fire safety and prevention.
~1490 ftNW
Museum, Historical place, Art museum
Grand Army of the Republic Hall, Aurora
8 min walk • The Grand Army of the Republic Hall is an historic building located at 23 East Downer Place on Stolp Island in Aurora, Illinois, in the United States.
~1620 ftN
Concerts and shows, Cinema, Theater
Paramount Theatre, Aurora
8 min walk • The Paramount Theatre, also known as the Paramount Arts Center, opened in Aurora, Illinois in 1931. It was designed by Rapp and Rapp in the Art Deco style with Venetian elements.
0.8 miNW
Museum, History museum
William Tanner House Museum, Aurora
20 min walk • The William Tanner House Museum, also known as the William A. Tanner House, is a historic residence and museum in Aurora, Illinois. It was built in 1857 for William A. Tanner, a hardware merchant. His descendants lived in the house until it was donated to the Aurora Historical Society in 1936.
~1830 ftNW
41°45'23"N • 88°19'6"W
SciTech Hands-On Museum, Aurora
9 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
0.5 miNW
Library
Aurora Public Library, Aurora
12 min walk • The Aurora Public Library is a public library in Aurora, Illinois, United States. It is made of up one central library with two branch libraries. In addition to these facilities the library runs a bookmobile, bringing its total service population to 200,000 people.
~1710 ftNW
Island, Neighbourhood
Stolp Island, Aurora
9 min walk • Stolp Island is a small island in the Fox River in Aurora, Illinois. In 1986 the island and its 41 buildings were added to the National Register of Historic Places as the Stolp Island Historic District. It covers 0.03 square miles of land area.
~1880 ftN
Skyscraper
Leland Tower, Aurora
10 min walk • Leland Tower is a twenty-two-story building on Stolp Island in Aurora, Illinois. Leland Tower was at one point the tallest building in Illinois outside of Chicago. Stolp Island is recognized as a Historical District by the National Register of Historic Places.
~640 ftN
Neighbourhood
LaSalle Street Auto Row Historic District, Aurora
4 min walk • The LaSalle Street Auto Row Historic District is a set of fifteen buildings in Aurora, Illinois. The buildings reflect the growth of automobile retail in Aurora in the early 20th century.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Masonic Temple?

Nearby attractions include LaSalle Street Auto Row Historic District, Aurora (4 min walk), Grand Army of the Republic Hall, Aurora (8 min walk), Paramount Theatre, Aurora (8 min walk), Stolp Island, Aurora (9 min walk).

How to get to Masonic Temple by public transport?

The nearest stations to Masonic Temple:

Train

Aurora (16 min walk)

Bus

Aurora Transportation Center • Lines: 524, 530, 533, 802 (17 min walk)