New Masonic Home Of Washington

Ground broken August 8th, 1925 – Cornerstone laid May 1st, 1926 – Dedicated June 21st, 1927 – Cost approximately $800,000.
Fireproof construction: buff exterior, brick and terra cotta trim, red tile roof; is 175 feet above sea level and contains five stories and basement. Front gable is 75 feet high; 350 feet across front. Contains 108,600 square feet floor space. Solariums on all floors at each end of north and south wings. Elevator and ramps from basement to fifth floor, also three stairways. Building contains 226 sleeping rooms.
Basement – Contains hot water heating and ventilating plant, refrigeration plant, laundry and numerous store rooms, also a supper room 35×80 feet, a smoking room and a billiard room.
Main Floor – Contains social hall 30×45 feet, offices, library, dining room 44×64 feet, kitchen, superintendent’s living quarters, Grand Master’s room, Grand Matron’s room, and living rooms for members.
Second Floor – Contains chapel 44×64 feet, with stage and balcony, also infirmary and living rooms for members.
Third, Fourth, and Fifth Floors – Contain living quarters for members.