Old Masonic Hall, Monroe & East Hobbs Streets, Athens

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The Masonic Hall was built in the unusual combi- nation of the Greek and the Gothic styles. It was measured and recorded for this Survey because of its dilapidated condition and because of the alteration of the Masonic rooms. The Gothic sunken arches line only two facades of the building. The central arch in each facade is wider than the other arches. The crown of the central arch has been cut off so that the point would not reach the classic cornice. The interior trim and fireplace mantels have been gouged in a firm manner. Source of Material: E. Walter Burkhardt, District Administrator, HABS. Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Auburn, Alabama. (Revised at HABS Headquarters, Feb. 12, - Page 2. HAee Project /VA OLD MASO&IC HOI. u? Athens, Alabama ~^.

HISTORICAL DATA: Built about Ho record of the architect. Ownership: The Masonic I^>dge built and occupied this building until Earl Stover bought this building from the Masons in He seems to have sold it in William T. Gresham bought this building about Present Owner; William T. Gresham. The original book containing the minutes of the meetings of the Masonic Lodge from to is in the pos^ session of Captain jack Gray, Athens, Ala. Masonic Rec- ords of the fioyal Arch Chapter #9 and all regalia, were left in the Old Masonic Hall from to at which time they were taken out and found to be in a perfect state of preservation. Source of Material; Eugene Knight of the measuring force, Captain Jack Gray, Athens, Alabama. William T. Gresham, Athens, Alabama. 6,^ *