Masonic Building (Kerrville, Texas)

Masonic Building
The Kerrville Masonic Building in 2009.
Masonic Building, Kerrville, Texas
Location 211 Earl Garrett St., Kerrville, Texas
Coordinates 30°2′44″N 99°8′23″W / 30.04556°N 99.13972°W / 30.04556; -99.13972Coordinates: 30°2′44″N 99°8′23″W / 30.04556°N 99.13972°W / 30.04556; -99.13972
Area less than one acre
Built 1890
Architect Alfred Giles
Architectural style Italianate
NRHP Reference # 84001903[1]
Added to NRHP January 12, 1984

The Masonic Building in Kerrville, Texas is an Italianate building built in 1890. Alfred Giles was the architect. Kerrville Masonic Lodge #697 made its home in the building until 1927. The first floor later housed a post office and grocery store.[2] The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.[1] It was restored during 1984-1985 using rare woods and including work by special craftsmen.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 Staff (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. 1 2 Central City, City of Kerrville website, accessed September 16, 2010


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