Masonic Lodge of Boulder

Mid-Century Modern Architecture in Boulder, CO - Central

Masonic Lodge of Boulder

Boulder, Colorado 80302, United States

Created By: Historic Boulder, Inc.

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2205 Broadway Street/ James M. Hunter and Associates architect/ International Style/ built 1948/ Historic Landmark

This striking building replaced the original Masonic Temple (1895) destroyed by fire in 1945. The Masons joined the wave of organizations that switched to a modern style. The inspiration for the design was drawn from the International Style combined with a local Colorado feeling. Most of the exterior is made of beautifully detailed local sandstone.

Key design elements are the horizontal composition of the forms, the simply-detailed sandstone second floor above a concrete first floor, the flat roofs, the concrete canopy at the entrance, the concrete eyebrow overhangs at the first floor windows, and horizontal reveals in the first-story concrete façade.

The Boulder History Museum bought the building in 2013, had it designated as a city landmark, and renovated it to become the Museum of Boulder. Alterations made to the exterior were required to meet approval from the city's Landmarks Board.

This point of interest is part of the tour: Mid-Century Modern Architecture in Boulder, CO - Central


 

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