guthrie scottish rite

ldmiller47

As a teacher I took school trips here every year. Even middle school students were captivated by the history, beauty and architecture of this structure. Seems like every time I visited I learned something new. Try not to get wrapped up in conspiracy thinking and just enjoy the love it took to build this showcase.

osuginger

This is a most remarkable place to visit. Hard to believe there is such architecture, beauty, art and majesty in Guthrie, Oklahoma, no less. Wonderful place to visit. Call ahead, as tours are limited to certain hours. Very worth the time!

larissam424

You can feel the conspiracy theories oozing from the grounds.... Very cool architecture, but no visiting hours?

WayneH603

The tour was quite interesting. The building dates from the 1920s and is breathtakingly beautiful. A real jewel hidden away in a small relatively unknown historic town. There are only two tours per day one with the morning and one mid afternoon. However one can find many things to do and see in Guthrie.

franklinw913

As a retired businessman, former engineer and general construction master journeyman, I have a special way of looking at the displays in this amazing building. Many of the trade crafts and arts on display are now lost. It had been awhile since I was there but there were then and I am sure now, rooms in which the architecture, crafts and engineering of the ancient civilizations are on display. Most of the people who did it are long ago deceased. If you want to see living history to scale, do not miss the opportunity to see this masterpiece.

AlphaRam

My wife and I were traveling near Guthrie and decided to stop by the Scottish Rite Masonic Temple. I remember seeing the building from downtown Guthrie when I was in Job Corp around 30 years ago, but I never check it out. The building was originally constructed to serve as Oklahoma’s capitol, and was built in 1919. There are tours available, but we arrived too late for a tour. It was interesting to look at the architecture, with the Doric columns and other elements of Greek architecture. If you are in the area, this is an interesting place to visit. If you have a question about this review, or any other places I have visited, feel free to send me a message.

TonyS289

Even if you are not a Mason this building is a MUST do if you are in the area. Built in 1921 by architect Catherine Davidson, this 300,000 sq ft palace is an amazing depiction of Greek, Italian, English, and Phoenician architecture designs. Our tour guide Bob Broadway was terrific and took us on a 2 hour journey packed with stories and anecdotes about the architect and persons who had spent time in the building. The tour only costs $5, and was certainly worth every cent!!! Even after nearly 100 years, many of the rooms are still in original paint, and look GREAT. Others have been lovingly restored.

garnetth

Interesting Masonic Temple which has interesting museum. One of those place one should see but need not go back for a second look.

BamBam0001

Absolutely beautiful temple, the largest masonic temple in the United States. Very interesting temple and the tour guide, also a mason, did a good job in answering the questions that he could. You can see alot of different signs just like in the National Treasurer movie except for the treasure. Definitely worth the trip if in the Oklahoma City area.

126Manuel126

Huge events and stuff like that its the place to have it , local restaurants to cater food if needed excellent choices for the area

Reality4u

Amazing architecture. I assume this in reference to the Masonic Lodge. This is a must see for anyone traveling near Guthrie. Also houses the gov't buildings for the first state government of Oklahoma.

ICHermes

Well worth a tour. Just an incredible edifice. The building has rooms dedicated to different periods of history, two auditoriums, windows designed by an alchemist and a friendly and welcoming staff of Freemasons who are excited to share their building.

LarAndGin

This is a fascinating piece of architecture, art and stained glass in the middle of Oklahoma. Would have been great had the tour guide not been in such a rush.

Jonketchem

From miles away as one travels toward Guthrie, the Temple of the Guthrie Valley of he Scottish Rite of Freemasonry can be seen. It is done in the style of a Greek temple. As the tour groups make their way through, they are shown points of great interest both architecturely and historically. The temple was originally the capital building for the territory and then the state of Olahoma. After the capital was moved in 1910, it was acquired by the Masonic fraternity and beautified to its current splendor. There are three stained glass windows made with a technique that has been lost to the ages. There is room in which all fixtures including the hinges are solid gold. I couldn't possibly cover all of the wonders to be seen in this building. Make the trip to Guthrie and give the tour a couple of hours, you won't be sorry.

DarkDan

A member of the organization provided my family an amazing tour of this buildling, which included pointing out several architectural optical illusions, priceless rugs and a demo of the Kimball pipe organ 5376 pipes! Historians will enjoy the history of the property, which includes a visit the old Legislative Hall that housed the State legislature prior to 1910. Fans of interior design and architecture will love the period rooms, where every detail has received the closest attention. And Freemasons, of course, would certainly consider this a must-see attraction of their fraternal organization.